The Reform UK leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council said his party will do things differently.
Blessing Fasina built the app after feeling "anxious" about not being able to find a public toilet.
It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show.
The Local Government Association has criticised the running of Gloucester City Council's finance department.
As councils' parking fees are criticised, they respond by saying it goes on road safety and public transport.
City of York councillors will no longer have their addresses made public by default.
Gosport is one of the areas in England to have seen the largest increase in under-18 conceptions.
NRS Healthcare, which provides wheelchairs, hoists and other equipment, is expected to run out of cash by the end of the week, the BBC understands.
Tackling deprivation is crucial in reversing a rise in state-funded funerals, researchers say.