Councillors in England face suspensions for misconduct as part of government overhaul

<p>Local authorities to be given powers to suspend rule-breaking officials and to withhold allowances</p><p>Mayors and councillors in England face suspensions of up to six months for serious misconduct and repeated rule breaches as the government seeks to overhaul standards in local government.</p><p>Under plans unveiled on Tuesday, local authorities will be handed powers to suspend rule-breaking councillors and mayors, including those found guilty of bullying and assault, and to withhold their allowances.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/nov/11/councillors-in-england-face-suspensions-for-misconduct-as-part-of-government-overhaul">Continue reading...</a>