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Brandon Johnson not taking Lori Lightfoot’s word on city finances

With his financial team now in place, the new mayor will do his own forecast and hold several community meetings next month. His predecessor’s “midyear” budget forecast in April claimed an $85 million shortfall — among the lowest in recent Chicago history.

Chicago Sun-Times

Eyesore hotel in Falkirk district will be demolished if councillors agree

The Royal Hotel in Slamannan is in such poor condition it will be sold to Falkirk Council for £0

Daily Record

Life on Cardiff's streets: 'I have been spat at and not long ago I was woken up by somebody p***ing on me'

We spoke to people in Cardiff who have or are currently facing homelessness in Wales' capital city

Wales Online

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Sheffield council issues apology over tree-felling scandal

The city’s new Labour leader has accepted that some of the 17,500 trees cut down were healthy

The Guardian - UK

Number of Glasgow children in poverty 'shows need for universal holiday food programme'

Concerns over figures showing the rate of child poverty in Glasgow come as the council expressed its disappointment at a lack of information over holiday food funding from the Scottish Government.

Glasgow Live

Programs that help NYC migrants achieve financial independence are in jeopardy

As New York City struggles to assimilate a deluge of migrants, key education and child care programs that help make recent arrivals less reliant on city services are at risk of being pulled out from under them.

Tribune News Service

Councillors share Glasgow's success on homelessness at Brussels Urban Summit

WE are all familiar with the old joke that when waiting for a bus three come alone at the same time- it happened in Brussels last week.

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Ray of hope for closure-threatened care homes

West Lothian Council has offered half the cash to avert closures

Daily Record

In a first, UN rights chief seeks presence in India and China

Volker Turk who took over UN body last year calls for greater political support to establish office in India and China.

Al Jazeera

Lexington's historic budget covers social needs and addresses employee pay.

The chair of the Lexington City Council’s budget committee says a historic budget will work to help address the needs of the most vulnerable.

WEKU

July a 'massive month' for Liverpool's active travel and cycling plans

Crucial period as councillor admits city's cycling offer is "not yet where it should be"

Liverpool Echo

Golf club slams pitch plans as 'cruel, unfair, and undemocratic'

Wirral Council said the pitches are needed to avoid putting Birkenhead's redevelopment at risk

Liverpool Echo

Illegal basement nightclub shut down after punters spotted entering through takeaway shutters

Tasty's must close until September

Manchester Evening News

Victoria to consider rent caps and taxes on Airbnb owners to ease rental crisis

Exclusive: Greens will support Labor’s state budget in exchange for measures as Yarra council creates emergency fund to help with cost of living

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NYC Council urges Mayor Adams to increase funding for legal aid providers

A majority of the City Council has signed a letter calling on Mayor Eric Adams to add at least $195 million for legal service providers to next year’s budget, warning that the city-supported lawyers face a “funding crisis.”

Belfast Live

Fermanagh and Omagh Council approves dual language signage funding

Testy exchange between councillors ahead of vote on funding

Chronicle Live

Northumbria Police say Newcastle council's Jesmond traffic measures 'impact ability' to effectively police area

Northumbria Police have argued that not only will there be time added to attending incidents, but fuel consumption will be greater due to the traffic measures and restrictions.

The Hindu

APSCHE introduces 4-year honours degree programme with single major course from this academic year

Along with the 4-year honours degree programme with a single major, the students will also have to study one minor course, which can be done either in the online or offline mode, says Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education Vice-Chairman Rama Mohana Rao

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Wales Online

The Welsh barber next door to a rotting building he fears could collapse as tiles keep 'flying off'

The building's owner said they are working with the council to secure the site

Belfast Live

Down Rally to get Lisburn Fanzone and Champagne Finish

"It would also include a fanzone in Market Square utilising the council big screen for live coverage of the rally and possible static displays and family activities."

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh George Street private hire ban could spark legal challenge

The different rules for black cabs versus private hires on George Street "makes no sense," a taxi boss told councillors.

WEKU

Lexington Council approves new comprehensive plan with expansion of the urban service boundary

The Lexington City Council voted 13 to 2 Thursday night to approve a comprehensive plan allowing for a 27 hundred to 5000 acre urban service expansion.

Newcastle Herald

Councillor banned to 'protect' the public

'Such conduct diminishes public confidence in local government, and is fundamentally inconsistent with the role and responsibilities of a local councillor.'

The Philadelphia Inquirer

City Council could explore reparations for Black Philadelphians

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia is poised to study whether it’s able to pay reparations to Black Americans.

Belfast Live

Shankill people wary of Belfast Stories project, new councillor says

"It comes as no surprise that particular areas within the city don’t feel enthused by this programme"

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