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Almost 600 defects need fixed on Edinburgh tram line weeks before planned opening

EDINBURGH'S new tram line has almost 600 defects to be fixed just weeks ahead of its planned opening, it has emerged, as the council admits…

The National (Scotland)

Anger in Leixlip as Department in dispute with council over refugee centre

There was outrage in the north Kildare town when trees were felled at the historic Ryevale House

Dublin Live

Edinburgh council 'in dispute' with tram contractors over defects on new line

The vast majority of the remaining construction issues are associated with hard landscaping and the concrete blocks which sit under the tram rails.

Edinburgh Live

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People can earn cash by returning plastic bottles and cans at supermarkets

While a rate is yet to be confirmed, officers at one Greater Manchester council say it is ‘likely’ to be 20p per container

Manchester Evening News

Council sends 'enforcers' into estate to seize plant pots from residents' gardens

Residents of a estate in London say they have been left frightened after Greenwich Council sent men to remove 'fire risk' potted plants decorating the front of their flats

Daily Mirror

Petition launched to halt Backworth solar farm project given green light by North Tyneside Council

A solar farm development has sparked controversy with some calling for the development not to go ahead

Chronicle Live

Restoring Stormont 'main issue' for most voters in NI council election, poll suggests

All 462 council seats are being contested across 80 district electoral areas covering Northern Ireland's 11 councils

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Sunak’s push for European court reform on Rwanda flights knocked back

Council of Europe summit won’t be used to reform court rules, says host nation’s minister in blow for PM

The Independent UK

Wirral Council buys Pyramids and Grange shopping centres

The purchases form part of the council's wider plans to regenerate the town

Liverpool Echo

Council of Europe summit in Iceland seeks to hold Russia to account for Ukraine war

Leaders from across the continent are heading toward Iceland for a rare summit of the 46-nation Council of Europe that will once more step up support for member state Ukraine and condemn expelled Russia for inflicting war on its neighbor

The Independent UK

History, humility, hope — and a few hugs — mark swearing in of younger, more diverse City Council: ‘We need a fresh start’

New members said they were moved by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inaugural address and caught up in the excitement of taking the oath of office. “It’s a new day in the city of Chicago,” said freshman Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th).

Chicago Sun-Times

Brandon Johnson sworn in as mayor, City Council turns 100 and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fury over Labour council attempt to privatise local care homes

COUNCILLORS in West Lothian will be forced to state their position on a bid to privatise local care homes in the area as a row over the plans…

The National (Scotland)

The mystery of the imaginary 22.5 percent rates hike

A $50m widening of Auckland Council’s budget shortfall has seen the mayor and political pundits talking about a hypothetical 22.5 percent rates increase - but where did that number come from in the first place?

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The Independent UK

European human rights summit to step up aid for Ukraine to counter Russian invasion

Europe's pre-eminent human rights organization is holding a two-day summit in Reykjavik starting Tuesday and will center on the war in Ukraine, one of its member states

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s presidential election goes to run-off: Election council

No candidate secured over 50 percent of the vote, pushing Turkey into a second round – and uncharted territory.

Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson’s biggest challenge in delivering inaugural address: avoid Lightfoot’s mistake

Lightfoot denounced the City Council as corrupt, then turned around and shamed all 50 members, who were seated behind her, into joining the cheering crowd in a standing ovation for reform,

Belfast Live

Foyle Arena and part of St Columb's Park to close for four days

The council has released a statement

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The Hindu

Eight MLCs take oath in Andhra Pradesh

Eight newly-elected MLCs from the local body constituencies took charge at the Legislative Council on May 15.

The Hindu

With Bommai and PTR out, GST Council needs to rejig GoMs

The change of guard after the Assembly election in Karnataka and the Ministerial council shuffle in Tamil Nadu has triggered the need for the GST Council to reconstitute at least three Ministerial panels

Chicago Sun-Times

Goodbye wishes? Lightfoot issues flurry of executive orders on final day at City Hall

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson can rescind Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s orders once he’s inaugurated Monday, but her 11th-hour move puts him on the spot to publicly slap down the lame-duck decrees.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh dad 'unable to see son' while trapped in mouldy council flat

His partner Andrea Jones, 32, recently lost her mum who lived across the landing and also reported an array of issues with her living conditions before she passed away.

Chicago Sun-Times

Century of progress? Modern Chicago City Council marks 100th anniversary bullish for future, sheepish about past

Reformers were aiming to root out corruption with the advent of the 50-ward system in 1923, but illegal backroom deals have remained all too common for a legislative body that has otherwise seen massive change.

Belfast Live

How much NI Councils spent on King Charles's Coronation - from zero to £230k

The range of spending across all councils in Northern Ireland individually ranged from zero to £230,000.

Daily Mirror

Council threatens to FLATTEN woman's porch and make her pay for the demolition

A woman has been fined for erecting a porch without permission - and now council officials have threatened to flatten the unauthorised structure that she refuses to take down

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