The Latest Breaking News from Council

Scrap GST on unbranded food items, Ashok Gehlot writes to Nirmala Sitharaman

Rajasthan Chief Minister points out that the State had ‘vehemently’ opposed the levy which would hit the people hard

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022

UN to End Travel Ban Exemptions for Taliban Officials

The United Nations is set to end travel ban exemptions for 13 Taliban officials Friday, pending any deal by Security Council members on a possible extension, diplomats told AFP. Under a 2011 UN Security Council resolution, 135 Taliban officials are subject to sanctions that include asset freezes and travel bans.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 20, 2022

Council workers to be offered improved 5 per cent pay rise after SNP cast deciding vote

COUNCIL workers across Scotland have been offered an improved pay increase after the president of COSLA cast the deciding vote.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2022

Glasgow Gaelic schools struggle to find teachers as cap on places remains

The council even have to consider hiring English speakers due to a lack of teachers

Glasgow Live · Aug 19, 2022

Commissioners hit out at council's handling of public money

Government officials highlighted “organisation-wide culture where people do not feel accountable for managing public money”

Liverpool Echo · Aug 19, 2022

Commissioners deliver damning verdict on progress at Liverpool Council

Finances, contracts and management have come under fire

Liverpool Echo · Aug 19, 2022

Baffled shoppers slam 'despicable' graffiti cropping up on major Nottingham road

Nottingham City Council branded the incidents as 'disappointing'

Nottingham Post · Aug 19, 2022

Leeds Council workers hit out as hourly rate 'doesn't even cover the costs of a fish and chip supper'

Council workers have spoken out to Leeds Live, demanding higher pay

Leeds Live · Aug 19, 2022

Dutch refugee council sues state over "inhumane" asylum centres

Teenager Munasar Muhidin says he fled Somalia in 2020 after Islamist militants killed most of his family and that his brother died trying to get to Europe. He hoped he had finally found a place of refuge in the Netherlands.

Reuters · Aug 18, 2022

Opinions split on council's decision to cancel 'archaic' donkey rides

"You can't just leave donkeys in a field to graze"

Liverpool Echo · Aug 18, 2022