The Latest Breaking News from Council

Gateshead corner shop caught selling Desperados to child has alcohol licence revoked

The council has revoked a shop's right to sell alcohol after staff were caught selling alcohol to a minor

Chronicle Live · Aug 11, 2022

Edinburgh councillors clash on Twitter over looming bin strikes

The senior councillor was urged by his colleague to delete his tweet and "save your dignity" after he challenged her what she had done to help the situation as an elected member of the council.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 10, 2022

Ashfield council makes £11m Levelling Up Fund bid to expand markets and sports facilities in Hucknall

The wider district previously received £62.6 million

Nottingham Post · Aug 10, 2022

LA City Council meeting erupts in chaos, with 2 audience members arrested

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles City Council meeting erupted into chaos on Tuesday, with a public speaker climbing over a bench and onto the council floor to confront Council President Nury Martinez, prompting police to fill the chamber.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 10, 2022

Holyland flytipping 'out of control' as residents call for waste management strategy

Belfast City Council has received almost one report a day of flytipping since the start of June

Belfast Live · Aug 9, 2022

Busy Edinburgh road will be closed 'for days' after fire in fish and chip shop

The Scottish Ambulance Service and Edinburgh City Council have given updates in the aftermath of a devastating fire on Monday in Newington that left multiple residents temporarily displaced and at least two local businesses destroyed.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 9, 2022

Conham River Park wild swimming petition triggers full council debate

More than 4,100 people are supporting calls to overturn a ban at the beauty spot

Bristol Post · Aug 9, 2022

Official complaint about city councillor being looked into by council

City solicitor looking into reports about cabinet member's links to stalled development

Liverpool Echo · Aug 9, 2022

UN Security Council Meets over Gaza Fighting

The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting Monday to discuss the situation in Gaza, with several members raising concerns despite the tenuous truce between Islamic Jihad militants and Israel after three days of deadly conflict. Speaking via video at the start of the meeting, UN Middle East envoy Tor…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 9, 2022

UN Security Council holds emergency meeting over Gaza fighting

Palestinian ambassador asks when will ‘enough be enough’ as council members express concern about recent violence.

Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2022