The Latest Breaking News from Council

Minneapolis City Council postpones discussion on new police union contract

Minneapolis City Council members will take another two weeks to review a contract agreement that would give police officers raises and $7,000 payments, saying they want to better understand the terms of the deal and give residents a chance to share their thoughts.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022

Edinburgh Council whistle-blowing calls surged following Tanner inquiry

Edinburgh City Council received a record number of whistle-blowing complaints last year during an investigation into workplace culture — but officials say it could still be "some time" before its recommendations are implemented.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 7, 2022

Ayr Common Good assets to form part of review into council owned estates

Councillors will decide whether to include common good buildings and land in a review of its estates, just months after deciding most don't require court permission to be sold off.

Daily Record · Mar 7, 2022

Child welfare council lacks statutory recognition, says family court

Court gives one month for Council to apply and obtain recognition

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2022

India abstains from Human Rights Council vote to probe Russian actions

Vote at HRC follows string of abstentions at UN bodies, despite push from U.S. to shift stand.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2022

Ukrainian flags raised across Renfrewshire as council calls for Russia to cease attacks

Council urges governments to continue sanctioning Russia and calls on Westminster to drop all visa requirements for Ukrainians seeking to enter UK

Daily Record · Mar 4, 2022

Edinburgh Council approves £1.8m investigation into condition of city's high rises

The council predicted there will be "a range of technical and financial challenges" in upgrading Edinburgh's multi-storey flats, which were built between the 1950s and 70s.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 4, 2022

People paying Council Tax urged to report anyone they know dishonestly claiming 25% single person discount

Would you report someone you know to your local authority?

Daily Record · Mar 4, 2022

Council-owned flats in Perthshire town will be sold at auction despite calls to be used to house displaced Ukrainians

The Cumberland Barracks - formerly known as Yeomanry Barracks - were built in Coupar Angus between 1745 and 1766

Daily Record · Mar 4, 2022

Outdoor dining build outs in loading bays 'putting people's lives in danger', says Councillor

Truck and van drivers are mounting curbs and using the former loading bays to make deliveries

Dublin Live · Mar 4, 2022