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Russia vetoes UN resolution condemning its own invasion of Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Russia stood alone Friday to veto a U.N. resolution condemning its “brutal” invasion of Ukraine, killing the measure — for now. But all other members in the solemn session of the U.N. Security Council either voted in favor or abstained, testament to rounds of intensive diplomatic pleas by…

Los Angeles Times

Cost of living crisis at heart on North Ayrshire budget as council tax set to rise

Council tax rates and how to best help those facing the cost of living increase will be decided next week.

Daily Record

Co Tyrone councillor sets up 'oil club' to help locals save on heating costs as prices soar

“This sharp rise is hitting people hard and more families than ever before are struggling to cope with paying their bills"

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Nottingham City Council extends contract for consultant costing £1,000 per day

'The capacity, expertise and skill-set at this level is not currently available within the council'

Nottingham Post

Tasmanian jumping castle GoFundMe money yet to reach victims' families amid 'legal issues', council says

It has been more than two months since the jumping castle tragedy but none of donations raised on GoFundMe have reached the victims' families.

ABC News

Ukraine requested urgent debate at Human Rights Council, UN says

Ukraine has requested an urgent debate be held at the U.N. Human Rights Council on the situation stemming from the 'Russian aggression', the United Nations said on Thursday.

Reuters

Ukraine invasion: should Russia lose its seat on the UN Security Council?

It’s ironic that Russia holds the presidency of the Security Council, the UN’s body delegated to make peace, just as Russia is perceived by many to be the greatest threat to that peace. Ukraine’s ambassador, Sergiy Kyslytsya, has even suggested that Russia should be removed from the Security Council. But…

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Parents win parking fight after using garden chairs to barricade school run cars

Residents of a cul-de-sac in Wales took matters into their own hands and formed a barricade on their street four weeks ago to prevent parents from parking on their driveways after the council closed the local school’s drop-off zone

Daily Mirror

U.N. Security Council likely to vote Friday on condemning Russia

The United Nations Security Council is likely to vote on Friday on a draft resolution that would condemn Russia for invading Ukraine and require Moscow to immediately and unconditionally withdraw, a senior U.S. administration official said.

Reuters

Council plans to sell off more assets as hundreds under review

The council has land, buildings, investment properties and 'surplus assets' worth over £300m

Liverpool Echo

Bridgend backs down on parking at Brynmenyn primary school after parents form barricade

Bridgend council is reopening a drop off zone at Brynmenyn primary school after pressure from parents

Wales Online

Palestinians Call on Israel to ‘End Apartheid’

Palestinian envoy to the United Nations Riyad Mansour on Wednesday urged the Security Council to stop Israel from discriminating against Palestinians, wearing a black mask emblazoned with the phrase “End Apartheid.” Speaking at a monthly meeting on the Middle East, Riyad Mansour evoked the term “apartheid” 15 times and called…

Asharq Al-Awsat

As U.N. Security Council met, Russia attacked Ukraine

The United States and other United Nations Security Council members slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday for attacking Ukraine as the 15-member body met in New York to try and defuse weeks of mounting tensions.

Reuters

Latino Caucus chairman ‘1,000% certain’ voters will decide new ward boundaries

"Unfortunately, we’ve come to an impasse," on a new map of Chicago’s 50 wards, said Ald. Gilbert Villegas. "So, we’ve decided to let the voters decide. ... From here forward, we’re in campaign mode. We’re going to raise the necessary funds to get our message out."

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Liverpool Echo

Residents claim dog fouling so bad 'bags of poo were blowing around' during storm

Disgusted residents say they are fed up of seeing dog mess on their streets as the council vows to crackdown on the problem

Evening Standard

Council blocks Ocado’s attempt to force depot next to north London primary school

An attempt by Ocado to force the building of a depot three metres from a north London primary school has been blocked by Islington council.

Daily Record

Last-minute plea to stop Falkirk Community Trust being scrapped

The decision will see the council lose out on over £1 million per year in rates relief, and supporters of the Trust, which manages a number of facilities in the area, say it the loss would be "completely unacceptable".

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council should vote no on asset forfeiture ordinance

City Hall should focus instead on anti-crime measures with a proven track record.

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City Council member wants pay hike for Uber, Lyft drivers

Ald. Roderick Sawyer’s proposed ordinance would stop ride-hailing firms from making "record profits" while drivers barely make ends meet. "They need a decent increase. They feel like they’re getting shafted," Sawyer said.

Belfast Live

Belfast Council gender identity guidance on public toilets and showers questioned by DUP

Councillor asks for "clarification" on "staff concerns"

Daily Mirror

Huge council tax hikes confirmed across UK - see how much yours is going up by

Council tax is rising across the UK by up to 5% as the cost of living crisis continues to hit hard-working families. We explain how to check how much your council tax is increasing by

The Times of India

Maintain constant vigil on financial sector, work to achieve inclusive growth: Finance minister to regulators

MUMBAI: The high-level FSDC headed by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday deliberated on the challenges emanating from global and domestic developments and asked the regulators to maintain constant vigil on the financial sector.

Edinburgh Live

New faces for West Lothian Council's first meeting in council chamber in two years

West Lothian Council has agreed to wait until a new administration is elected in May before it holds it first hybrid meetings in the chamber- the first face to face meetings since 2020

Bristol Post

First HMO in Filton refused under new rules as councillors 'delighted'

It comes after South Gloucestershire Council introduced a policy in September limiting how many family homes could be turned into HMOs in the same area

Daily Mirror

Homeless woman turns life around to save £25,000 to buy a house in just one year

Abby Dunsmure and her husband Stuart have gone from being homeless, to moving into a council flat, to now having £25,000 saved up after 13 months of serious saving

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