The Latest Breaking News from Council

Taxi drivers 'going to Wolverhampton for licences' due to council delays

Sefton Council said that while there was not a two year wait, some applicants had been waiting two years

Liverpool Echo · Sep 14, 2022

UNIFIL Stresses Close Cooperation with Lebanese Army After Amendments to Mission

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) sought to assure Lebanese authorities after amendments were introduced to its mission last month. In a statement on Tuesday, it said: “Our peacekeepers remain committed to security and stability in south Lebanon and continue to work closely with the Lebanese Armed Forces…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 14, 2022

A Sydney Councillor Said Anti-Racism Is Anti-Australian, Unwittingly Agreeing With Anti-Racists

Exactly fam, welcome to the movement.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 14, 2022

East Lothian nurseries at centre of E-coli investigation lose council funding

Parents who use the nurseries have today been told that they will need to make alternatives plans if they want to access free 1140 hours of chldcare after October 7

Edinburgh Live · Sep 13, 2022

Security Council Condemns Houthi Offensive, Demands Immediate Open of Taiz Roads

The UN Security Council has urged warring parties in Yemen to urgently intensify negotiations towards expanding their historic truce that could be translated into a "durable ceasefire," according to a UN statement issued on Monday.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 13, 2022

Decision delayed on huge plans for 140 new homes in Lockleaze on old council depot

The meeting was due to take place on Wednesday, but all council meetings have been postponed following the death of the Queen

Bristol Post · Sep 13, 2022

Newcastle warm rooms plan promised in 'a couple of weeks' as council faces pressure over cost of living

Empty shops in Eldon Square have been suggested as one potential location that could be used to help people keep warm this winter, while household bills are on the rise

Chronicle Live · Sep 12, 2022

Calls for investment into Belfast city centre as one in three of non-domestic premises empty

"The city is not as clean or as safe as it should be but as Councillors we are working hard to turn that around"

Belfast Live · Sep 12, 2022

King Charles III - what power does he have and what are the monarch's duties

With King Charles III already assuming his royal duties as the new monarch, here are what powers and duties he has - including appoint new Prime Minister's and assenting new Bills in Parliament

Daily Mirror · Sep 12, 2022

Wirral Council cancels meetings over death of Queen Elizabeth II

One meeting is still going ahead as it deals with active license reviews as councillors pay tribute to the late monarch

Liverpool Echo · Sep 12, 2022