Lisburn Castlereagh Council spends almost £700k on Judicial Reviews in two years One Belfast law firm received highest amount from local authority Belfast Live · Jul 12, 2023
London City Airport to launch appeal after expansion bid rejected by Newham Council The airport’s bid to increase its passenger numbers and extend its flight hours were rejected over noise pollution fears Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2023
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary quits ‘useless’ government Aviation Council over ‘zero action and zero progress’ Airline CEO calls meetings with ministers ‘a complete waste of our time’ – a claim rejected by the government The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Lexington Council gives full backing to new regs for short-term rentals The Lexington City Council has given final approval to define and regulate short-term rental housing. Authors of the ordinance maintain it’s a middle-ground approach. WEKU · Jul 12, 2023
Paddington Village scheme suffering 'lack of investment' despite major council backing New leasing options are being sought to ensure the site - which the council has invested more than £100m in - doesn't stall Liverpool Echo · Jul 12, 2023
Nottinghamshire dad criticises local council after sewage flooded into family's home 3 times Luke Towle, 34, his wife Kerry, 37, and their two children have had their council home on Inham Road, Chilwell flood three times over the last month Nottingham Post · Jul 12, 2023
Thousands of Manchester homes to get energy upgrades in £60m plan Council properties and privately-owned homes are included Manchester Evening News · Jul 12, 2023
Chaos and confusion erupted on the streets of Levenshulme two years ago - now its cause is here to stay Active Neighbourhood trials in Levenshulme drew controversy at the start of 2021 but now the council is finalising the scheme Manchester Evening News · Jul 12, 2023
Couple ordered to remove DIY bike parking space on public road outside their home They swapped their car for a big cargo bike more than a year ago but now the council claim someone has complained Bristol Post · Jul 11, 2023
Destination cycle café bar and urban garden taken over by council Station South has been taken into the ownership of Manchester City Council Manchester Evening News · Jul 11, 2023
Disappointment as local south Dublin community gym to close despite opposition The area's Sinn Fein representative has hit out at the council saying the local community has been 'badly let down' Dublin Live · Jul 11, 2023
EU action on data-sharing for smart devices raises concerns - Roll Call The outcome may bring insight for what happens in the United States, which is grappling with some of the same questions. Roll Call · Jul 11, 2023
West Council could be £94m in the red within 10 years The local authority said there are many risks involved when predicting the budget shortfall Daily Record · Jul 11, 2023
Pat Kenny and wife Kathy lose planning battle to help wildlife on site he called 'badgers Alamo' The Newstalk broadcaster' said he was flabbergasted' by 'crazy' An Bord Pleanala decision to build the five-storey nursing home next to his Dalkey house Irish Mirror · Jul 10, 2023
Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023 Falkirk Council 'could and should have been better' at handling complaint Council's response to claim that work damaged houses was to send a copy of minutes
Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2023 NATO membership of Ukraine, Sweden in focus at Vilnius summit NATO leaders will meet in Lithuania to discuss Russia’s aggression and overcome differences over the bloc’s enlargement.
Edinburgh Live · Jul 10, 2023 Midlothian house plan for derelict former fly tipping site thrown out by planners A separate plan to build houses at the site was backed by councillors last year despite environmental health officers raising 'significant concern' about possible ground contamination
Birmingham Post · Jul 10, 2023 Former Sunderland department store building acquired by council The Joplings building will be improved at ground level in moves to attract new retailers, bar and restaurant operators into the city
The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023 Meeting soon to fill up vacant posts in aided schools and PU colleges, promises Minister Primary and Secondary Education MInister S. Madhu Bangarappa on Monday assured the Legislative Council that a meeting will soon be convened to decide on filling up vacant posts in aided secondary schools and pre-university (PU) colleges that have been created due to retirement, death and resignation after December 2015.
Edinburgh Live · Jul 10, 2023 West Lothian Tory chief criticises 'ridiculous' council tax survey over second home payments Questions on surcharges for empty homes and holiday homes slated by Conservative group leader as Holyrood looks to changes in council tax payments
WEKU · Jul 10, 2023 Here's who controls the $50 billion opioid settlement funds in each state As money is funneled to states, opioid councils wield significant power in determining how it gets spent. They face concerns about conflicts of interest and lack of representation by affected groups.
Al Jazeera · Jul 9, 2023 Vital aid access for Syria to be voted on again at the UNSC Aid for opposition-held areas is divisive in UN Security Council, with the ever-present threat of a Russian veto.
The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023 ₹100 crore set aside for the establishment of Karnataka State Christian Development Corporation Karnataka Budget presented on Friday announced ₹100 crore for the establishment of Karnataka State Christian Development Corporation, a long-pending demand of the Christian community. They had been seeking the upgradation of the existing Council into Corporation.
Belfast Live · Jul 7, 2023 Derry development project on hold until bonfire builders' agreement secured 'To spend that amount of money on a particular project and then to see a bonfire built there again next year would not be good'
Irish Mirror · Jul 7, 2023 Louth nuns don't want steel factory built beside them as it will impact 'prayful atmosphere' The plant at Mell, Drogheda which involves large-scale dipping tanks, will process 36,000 tonnes of steel per annum.