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 · Jun 20, 2023
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 · Jun 20, 2023
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 · Jun 20, 2023
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 · Jun 20, 2023
Illegal basement nightclub shut down after punters spotted entering through takeaway shutters Tasty's must close until September Manchester Evening News · Jun 19, 2023
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 The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023
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.” Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
Fermanagh and Omagh Council approves dual language signage funding Testy exchange between councillors ahead of vote on funding Belfast Live · Jun 19, 2023
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. Chronicle Live · Jun 18, 2023
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 The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023
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 Wales Online · Jun 18, 2023
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." Belfast Live · Jun 16, 2023
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. Edinburgh Live · Jun 16, 2023
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. WEKU · Jun 16, 2023
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 15, 2023 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 · Jun 15, 2023 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"
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023 Rapid reduction in services warning caused by council’s ‘culture of complacency’ A risky investment strategy and ‘unconscious incompetence’ at Thurrock council in Essex led to a financial meltdown.
Daily Record · Jun 15, 2023 First of Falkirk's Growth Deal projects could be 'shovel ready' by April 2024 Councillors agreed a new governance structure that will make the process quicker.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 15, 2023 Independent reform group recommends expanding LA City Council to 25 members For the past half-year, a small group of leading scholars has been quietly meeting to envision a less broken version of Los Angeles city government.
WEKU · Jun 15, 2023 Lexington Council committee gets latest info on public safety staffing Lexington city officials continue their efforts to recruit and retain public safety workers. A council committee got a briefing earlier this week.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2023 In abrupt about-face, Finance Committee signs off on $1 million settlement tied to controversial police shooting In January, opposition from police union allies on the City Council allies forced then-Finance Committee Chair Scott Waguespack to yank the $1 million settlement to the mother of Sharrell Brown off the agenda. But Wednesday, it passed with little or no debate.
Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2023 UN's Security Council selects 5 new members In one of the more predictable rites of spring at the United Nations, the Security Council has elected, or actually selected, five new non-permanent members to serve on the powerful 15-member council. While this year's contest lacked some of the drama, debate and deliberation of the past, there were some…
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023 Los Angeles city councilman charged with embezzlement may face suspension The president of the Los Angeles City Council says he will file a motion to suspend a councilman charged with embezzlement, perjury and other crimes in the latest scandal among leadership of the nation’s second-largest city
Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2023 Three Grenfell families still in temporary accommodation six years on from tragedy Royal Borough of Kensignton and Chelsea Council confirm that there are three families of 201 displaced by the tragedy who still haven't yet moved into their new homes
Daily Record · Jun 14, 2023 Falkirk rugby club plan to transform pavilion after buying it for £1 The council agreed to the sale as having the club manage the pavilion, a former iron foundry wash house, will save them money.