The Latest Breaking News from Council

Mum's fury after builders leave 'viewing gallery' sign outside bedroom window

She was forced to complain to the on-site manager following the incident

Manchester Evening News · Jun 22, 2022

Dundee school strike OFF after last minute Court of Session ruling

EIS bosses obtained an interim interdict against Dundee City Council regarding the introduction of faculties into schools.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022

Sister of departing City Council member approved to fill his 24th Ward seat: ‘If you’re anything like your brother, you’re wonderful’

The Rules Committee unanimously approved Monique Scott to replace Michael Scott without a word of debate — not even a question about the new chapter her selection writes in Chicago’s book of political nepotism.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022

Saudi Shura Council Demands Development of Supervisory Tools to Monitor Commodity Prices

The Saudi Shura Council has called on the Ministry of Commerce to cooperate with the relevant authorities, in order to develop the supervisory and procedural tools for monitoring commodity prices. The Council called for conducting a study to compare the prices of basic food items in the local market and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 21, 2022

Key updates issued for people yet to receive £150 council tax rebate

It is designed to help people through the cost of living crisis

Nottingham Post · Jun 21, 2022

Perth's Live Active Rodney leisure centre could be sold off after fitness equipment moved to brand new gym

Councillors on Wednesday will be recommended to approve withdrawing services at the Dundee Road venue from August 31

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022

Guterres Says Syrians Living on Brink, Calls for Extending Aid Delivery

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres presented on Monday “stark figures” on millions of Syrians who are in dire need for humanitarian aid. This came in his remarks to the UN Security Council in New York on the humanitarian situation in Syria. He said 90% of the population live below the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 21, 2022

Maharashtra political turmoil live | Spotlight on Fadnavis as Maharashtra government battles crisis

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party trumped the MVA government in Legislative Council polls, the stability of the State government has come under question as senior Sena minister Eknath Shinde reportedly left Mumbai along with his group of MLAs to be stationed at Surat in Gujarat

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2022

Edinburgh levelling up bid to seek £42 million for theatres and concert halls and Inch Park regeneration

Applications to the UK Government's levelling up fund need to be submitted by July 6 and Edinburgh Council is set to bid for a total £42.1m for improvements to cultural infrastructure and a major regeneration of Inch Park.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 20, 2022

Plans to build 62 homes on former Bristol Zoo car park site deemed unlawful

The Clifton and Hotwells Improvement Society (CHIS) fought the planning application in court and won

Bristol Post · Jun 20, 2022