Mayor Jason Perry secures a second term in Croydon. Read about the new council makeup, facial recognition crime data, and town centre investment plans.

Vilnius District Municipality recognized for its green spaces and family infrastructure, highlighting challenges of growing commuter belt regions.

Cllr Kulwinder Singh Johal becomes Leicester's Lord Mayor, pledging support for local food insecurity and diabetes healthcare charities.

Explore the full list of winners from the Leeds Sports Awards, celebrating elite athletes like Hannah Cockroft and local heroes at the Carriageworks Theatre.

Islington Council Leader Cllr Una O’Halloran appoints a new Executive team to tackle housing, safety, and the cost-of-living crisis over four years.

Defense expert Sandis Šrāders takes the helm at RTU Liepāja Academy, focusing on dual-use technology and NATO-aligned regional development.

Kaunas District receives national recognition for family-friendly policies, infrastructure, and community values in a prestigious Seimas ceremony.

Jelgava (Latvia) replaces 16-year-old buses with 10 new MAN hybrid vehicles to improve safety and meet EU green transport standards.

NATO's Iron Spear 2026 exercise brings 9 nations, including the UK, to Latvia for heavy tank drills. Residents warned of midnight live-fire noise.

Explore how the 2026 North Yorkshire nature strategy aims to restore habitats and how residents and farmers can participate in local recovery.

Councillor Judy Snowball takes office as Cheshire East Mayor, overseeing a shift to cabinet governance and new devolution plans for the region.

Manchester achieves record-breaking social housing delivery with 901 affordable homes completed as part of a 10-year strategy to build 36,000 units.

A new large-scale mural by artist Cbloxx reimagines Penny Pocket Park in Leeds, blending local history with mythological and industrial themes.

A fatal shooting in Nantes has left a teenager dead, sparking calls for immediate government action against rising drug trafficking in French cities.

Wigan Council is the first UK local authority to adopt the Hub of Hope app, giving residents free access to 14,000 mental health and crisis…