Stevenage Borough Council8 May 2026Reform storms Stevenage but gains little elsewhereThe Lib Dems do well in St Albans and Watford while Labour loses to Reform in Stevenage.8 May 20268 May 2026Met Gala attire used by council to stress bin rulesRihanna's silver gown is a reminder that scourers go in the refuse bin, a local authority says. 8 May 20267 May 2026Polls open for 2026 local electionsPolling stations will be open in Milton Keynes and six district council areas between 07:00 and 22:00.7 May 202617 Apr 2026MP's aide spared prison over child sex imagesHe avoids a jail sentence after admitting possessing more than 500 indecent images of children.17 Apr 202625 Mar 2026MP's aide admits possessing indecent child imagesConor McGrath pleads guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children earlier.25 Mar 202614 Mar 2026500 homes approved despite fears of extra trafficResidents also fear the development will hinder access to services, such as schools.14 Mar 202624 Feb 2026MP's aide charged with indecent images offencesConor McGrath is a former Labour councillor and ex-aide to Kevin Bonavia MP. 24 Feb 202624 Jan 2026Scrapping vote avoids wasteful costs, says councilThe government confirms there will be no elections this year in Stevenage and Welwyn Hatfield.24 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Labour councils ask to cancel 2026 local electionsBut the opposition leader at Stevenage says the decision is "cowardly and unjustified".16 Jan 2026...
