The councils say they are not told in advance about asylum-seekers coming to their area, meaning they cannot access the local services they need - or are placed in inappropriate locations.
Plans for a solar farm which would have covered an area of farmland roughly the size of 52 football pitches have been refused by Uttlesford District Council.
Council's Stansted Airport expansion refusal was 'politically motivated' and 'without evidence', report says hertfordshiremercury.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from hertfordshiremercury.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.