This is an early April Fool, surely?

Yes, me too - enjoyed the log fire a couple of weeks ago when it was very cold outside!

Rain "scheduled" for the first two days? Can they do that now?

Not sure what the planning rules are, but this sign enhances the high street. Please share and repost.

That is sad and sends such a poor message to the youngster and any siblings he has too. 7s and 8s are great!

I also wondered just how much involvement she had personally in this as it is a council matter.

Fair points. I get the impression that some councillors are more active than others. So it will be even more important to elect people who will fulfil the role properly.

But will other boroughs have similar reductions? If so, proportionately representation will be similar?

Sorry to be pedantic, but he's not a big 4 auditor - he formerly worked for a big 4 firm.