The Latest Breaking News from Council

Wirral Council buys Pyramids and Grange shopping centres

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

Liverpool Echo · May 16, 2023

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 · May 16, 2023

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 · May 16, 2023

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,

Chicago Sun-Times · May 15, 2023

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

The council has released a statement

Belfast Live · May 15, 2023

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 · May 15, 2023

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

The Hindu · May 14, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 12, 2023

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.

Edinburgh Live · May 12, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 12, 2023