The Latest Breaking News from Council

DC Councilman Accused Of Bribery Expected In Court

D.C. Councilman Trayon White Sr. faces bribery charges post re-election win. Legal proceedings and potential expulsion in progress.

Top News · Nov 11, 2024

Angela Rayner opens door to four-day working week in local councils

While it is not official government policy to support a four-day working week, the government is no longer objecting to the move

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024

New on Netflix: 7 movies and shows to watch this week (Nov. 4-10)

Dig into all the new Netflix TV shows and movies heading to Netflix this week.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 4, 2024

Several Scottish city council projects to be postponed due to rising costs

PLANS to refurbish the "Smartie Tube" tunnel over the Clydeside Expressway and redesign an M8 junction at Anderston are among City Deal…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2024

‘One-sided, incomplete’: PCI chief dismisses draft report with 4 recommendations to protect journalists

A draft report by a Press Council of India member suggesting several measures for journalists has been rejected by the council’s chairperson Ranjana Prakash Desai, saying that she is recording her “dissent” as she is “unable to concur with all observations and recommendations”.

Newslaundry · Oct 25, 2024

Homeless camp in Park Lane dismantled by TfL and Westminster Council

Transport for London said it removed the camp from a ‘busy section of road’ because it was unsafe for rough sleepers

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

Thames Water fined £67k for 'unsafe' central London works

Utilities giant ordered to pay out after ‘unsafe’ works left members of public ‘at risk’

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

Hackney teachers warn borough will end up 'childless' as more schools face closure

Teachers have warned that secondary schools in Hackney could have to close in six to seven years as pupil numbers continue to drop

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2024

Havering Council facing legal action over fires at toxic landfill site in Rainham

Local residents have complained of breathing problems and coughing fits due to constantly smouldering fires

Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2024

'Tar balls' shut Sydney beaches, but low safety threat

Experts believe the mysterious, dark-coloured balls washing up on Sydney beaches are tar balls, which often occur after an oil spill.

AAP · Oct 16, 2024