Dublin buses can't fit through 'too narrow' Phoenix Park gates as councillor slams 'serious lack of planning' The gates were removed to allow for access during the Pope's visit in 2018 Dublin Live · Mar 2, 2022
Edinburgh Wester Hailes to see 100 new flats and offices near shopping centre The City of Edinburgh Council received the application from the developers to build the apartment blocks at the site of the old health centre and social work offices Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2022
Transgender flag will not be flown at ABC Council due to lack of policy "We have not had a row about flags in this chamber until the Alliance Party arrived" Belfast Live · Mar 2, 2022
US Mobilizes Int’l Efforts to Increase Humanitarian Aid to Yemen The United States continues its diplomatic and political efforts to increase the humanitarian aid provided to Yemen and urge the conflicting parties to cease “hostile acts” and comprehensively participate in the UN-led political process for peace. US Special Envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking voiced the administration’s position during his visit… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022
Glasgow council workers back strike action in equal pay dispute Industrial action could restart again from as early as the end of March Insider UK · Mar 2, 2022
Glasgow council workers vote to strike in equal pay dispute Almost all of the 54% of members who returned ballots, in services including Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership, school cleaning and catering, and parking services, backed walk outs. Glasgow Live · Mar 1, 2022
Prediction new Liverpool Council group would 'quickly disappear' Lib Dem leader said he is not concerned with potential challenge from rebel Labour councillors set to vote against the budget Liverpool Echo · Mar 1, 2022
Govt. doctor’s licence suspended in T.N. for carelessness Medical council suspends orthopaedist’s licence for a week The Hindu · Mar 1, 2022
‘Cash injection’ for historic park includes £535k council loan to company The company was appointed as a managing agent to save the council money Liverpool Echo · Mar 1, 2022
Dundee’s employment statistics praised by council leader The city’s employment level is at its highest level for more than 20 years. Daily Record · Mar 1, 2022
Neighbours of nightmare Council tenant in private block 'ruining their lives' taking legal action EXCLUSIVE: Residents say the Council has "done absolutely nothing" about the situation - despite a recent horror stabbing in the tenant's apartment Dublin Live · Mar 1, 2022
Supreme Court rejects Conservation Council of WA's challenge against Woodside Scarborough project The Conservation Council of WA fails in its Supreme Court challenge against the $16.5 billion Scarborough project off WA's coast – the biggest gas development to be built in Australia in a decade. ABC News · Mar 1, 2022
University of Tasmania plan for Sandy Bay campus 3,000 car spaces short, Hobart Council documents show Locals fear their suburb and streets will never be the same once the University of Tasmania moves its southern campus into the Hobart CBD and redevelops the Sandy Bay site into 2,700 homes, a tourism precinct and new sporting facilities. ABC News · Feb 28, 2022
Ards and North Down Council play parks move sparks row Councillor says DUP trying to "kick it past the election" Belfast Live · Feb 28, 2022
The Hindu · Feb 28, 2022 Fighting in Ukraine must stop, says UN chief UN General Assembly holds rare emergency special session
Glasgow Live · Feb 28, 2022 Glasgow could be hit with strikes as union accuses council of 'broken promises' Unite the union confirmed today that its members involved in the Equal Pay dispute at Glasgow City Council are to be balloted for industrial action in response to ‘broken promises’ by the local authority.
Belfast Live · Feb 28, 2022 Derry councillors call for animal cruelty after vicious hunting attack in city Members debated the issue at their full council meeting last week
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022 UN Security Council to Vote on Houthi Arms Embargo The United Nations Security Council is due to vote Monday on a proposal by the United Arab Emirates to impose an arms embargo on Yemen’s Houthis after the group claimed several drone and missile assaults on the country this year. The voting session is the latest UN action to punish…
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2022 Independent Zoe Daniel points to Josh Frydenberg campaign signs to appeal against council ruling Bayside council used its power ‘to prevent political communication’ when it ruled in favour of Liberal Tim Wilson, Daniel’s lawyers say
Liverpool Echo · Feb 27, 2022 Growing concern over 'missing £1.4m' paid by Liverpool Council to trust The ECHO has documented the flow of council money and land to network of companies and trusts
Edinburgh Live · Feb 26, 2022 Edinburgh Council set to reject 500-home development on greenbelt land at Cammo Estate The City of Edinburgh Council look set to reject the plans after the housing developer applied to build 500 new homes and a retail unit at the greenbelt fields
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 26, 2022 UAE Calls for Immediate De-escalation, Cessation of Hostilities in Ukraine The United Arab Emirates called at a meeting of the UN Security Council for an immediate de-escalation and cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, state news agency WAM said on Saturday. It expressed "particular alarm at the consequences for civilians present in Ukraine, as well as for the region, and for…
Los Angeles Times · Feb 26, 2022 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…
Daily Record · Feb 25, 2022 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.
Belfast Live · Feb 25, 2022 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"