The Latest Breaking News from Council

With Lightfoot a lame duck, City Council looks to declare independence

Three committee chairs are working behind the scenes to reorganize and empower the City Council before a new mayor and Council are seated.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 13, 2023

Lease signed: Chicago Fire to build $80M training center on Chicago Housing Authority land

Chicago’s next mayor will have to live with the controversial zoning change Mayor Lori Lightfoot muscled through the City Council allowing the Chicago Fire soccer club to build an $80 million training center on CHA land formerly occupied by the CHA’s ABLA Homes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 13, 2023

Nashville sues over Tennessee law halving metro council size

Nashville officials have filed a legal challenge over a new Tennessee law that will cut the Democratic-leaning city’s metro council in half

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Son of EuroMillions winner Dolores McNamara has house renovation plans held up due to possible impact on bats

Last month, Gary McNamara and Michelle McNamara lodged plans for 'Stable Lodge'

Irish Mirror · Mar 12, 2023

Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Reacts to Call for Higher Ed Review

The president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education characterizes a state Senate resolution as an A-to-Z evaluation of higher education across the Commonwealth.

WEKU · Mar 10, 2023

Almost three quarters of private tenants in Belfast being charged more than Housing Benefit allowance

This comes after Belfast City Council blocked a proposal to ask for the power to introduce rent controls

Belfast Live · Mar 9, 2023

'You look out the window and all you see is cars' - Furious Ancoats residents locked in parking row over 'disgraceful' scenes

“It’s become a flashpoint. Some have had windows smashed"

Manchester Evening News · Mar 9, 2023

Edinburgh pubs and clubs can stay open later during King Charles coronation weekend

The City of Edinburgh Council have confirmed that it is at their licensing board's discretion on whether they will allow pubs and clubs to stay open later on the day of King Charles' coronation.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 9, 2023

Council accuses Clarkson’s Farm of ‘misleading’ depiction of planning meeting amid viewer backlash

Viewers described the local authority as ‘pen pushing jobsworths’ after councillors rejected Jeremy Clarkson’s plans to create a restaurant on his farm

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023

Commissioners say 'positive shift' has occurred at Liverpool Council

The five-strong team delivered their latest update on progress last night

Liverpool Echo · Mar 9, 2023