The Latest Breaking News from Council

Birmingham resident resorts to burning recycling inside home as waste strike continues

Firefighters have now warned other residents not to do the same during the ongoing bin strike

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Fire plea after Birmingham resident burns recycling inside home amid bin strike

Rubbish has been piling up in the streets since hundreds of bin workers walked out on March 11 in a dispute with Birmingham City Council.

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

Highland Council praised for closing £54.7m gap, but auditors warn of future issues

Highland Council has been praised for closing significant budget gaps in recent years, but auditors warned “savings challenges” lie ahead

The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025

Cracks in social cohesion - the major parties must commit to reinvigorating multiculturalism

In the run up to the May 3 election, questions are being raised about the value of multiculturalism as a public policy in Australia.

The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025

Elon Musk ‘associated’ and AI top list of biggest business risks, report finds

Misusing AI and links to Tesla CEO Elon Musk could cost a lot for businesses across the world - these are the top reputation threats in 2025 for companies, according to a survey of over 100 top global leaders.

Euronews · Apr 16, 2025

Birmingham bin strike cannot continue, council leader says ahead of fresh talks

Unite the union says if guarantees that no worker will lose money could be put into writing by Birmingham City Council, a deal could be closer.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

EU Council mulling court decision on sanctioning of Pumpyanskiy

Alexander Pumpyanskiy is a son of Russian businessman Dmitry Pumpyanskiy, who until 2022 was the head of Russia's largest pipe manufacturer TMK. He was present at Vladimir Putin's first meeting with businessmen after the start of the full-scale invasion.

Euronews · Apr 15, 2025

Campbelltown asks for government help to keep Tigers

The Wests Tigers threats to leave Campbelltown if they don't secure the promise of a stadium upgrade by June 30 has prompted the council to ask for higher help.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

Crime ring convicted of trying to sell sheep's heads and lamb testicles to unsuspecting shoppers in London

Nearly two tonnes of animal by-products were uncovered by Southwark Council at a property in Walworth in September 2020

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

Lay of the land and hope for the future as I bid farewell to Scottish rugby

Just a few random thoughts this week, and if regular readers detect an elegiac note in my scribblings today then that’s perceptive of you.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025