Calls for bowling alley or cinema as council seeks views on shopping centre People have said the shopping centre needs to be "brought back to life" Liverpool Echo · Feb 21, 2023
Decision due on proposed changes to council-run care homes in RCT The changes would see five kept open and three closed to be replaced with extra care apartments, dementia beds, and a facility for adults with learning disabilities Wales Online · Feb 21, 2023
Leeds council wants to scrap its annual bonfire and firework events as they're 'too expensive' Putting on the displays costs Leeds City Council £215k every year - and they may stop for good in 2023 Leeds Live · Feb 21, 2023
'Building block of democracy' under threat as £23m Newcastle Council budget cuts edge closer More than 50 council jobs are set to be cut and residents are facing a 4% council tax rise Chronicle Live · Feb 21, 2023
Thousands of Newcastle council house tenants to be hit with 7% rent hike as action promised on damp and mould Council bosses insisted that they are "very conscious" of the impact that the added costs will have on struggling residents already facing a cost of living crisis Chronicle Live · Feb 21, 2023
Diarmuid Gavin designs new Newtownabbey garden to mark King's Coronation The new garden will Diarmuid Gavin's second in the borough Belfast Live · Feb 21, 2023
IDEX, NAVDEX Witness 11 Deals Worth $1.2 Bn UAE's Tawazun Council signed 11 deals worth $1.2 billion with local and international companies at the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defense Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2023. Tawazun is an independent government entity that works closely with the Ministry of Defense and security agencies to maximize value through acquisition systems.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023
'We are virtually living in a concrete jungle now' - flats plans approved in Wallsend A Howdon councillor has lamented the project despite council officers' recommendations to approve Chronicle Live · Feb 21, 2023
Bristol City Council's housing firm defends 'very pessimistic' business plan Councillors were concerned about a lack of financial figures and dates for house-building Bristol Post · Feb 20, 2023
Nottingham City Council shares new approach to community buildings It is hoped the policy will standardise a fair and consistent approach being taken by the council, as it is the first formal policy the council has had which covers all buildings. Nottingham Post · Feb 20, 2023
Teaching strikes latest across Ayrshire as schools to close again for two days Councils have laid out their plans ahead of the closures. Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023
Council considered axing 21 East Ayrshire teachers but £4.5m penalty threat halted move A late change on Scottish Government teacher numbers would see East Ayrshire Council face £4.5m penalties if it cuts posts during this week's budget. Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023
Grudge match in North Side’s 1st Ward offers newsy names, while race in affluent 43rd puts money up for debate It would be the comeback story of the year if disgraced ex-Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno can unseat Ald. Daniel La Spata in the 1st Ward. And in the wealthy nearby 43rd Ward, Ald. Timmy Knudsen is trying to prevent his appointment from fizzling out as one of the City Council’s… Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 19, 2023
"Oldham Council love to waste money": Residents react after Mumps plans axed AGAIN The site was set to become home to a Lidl and a hotel Manchester Evening News · Feb 19, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Feb 18, 2023 LA Council President Paul Krekorian won't join the crowded race to replace Schiff LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian announced Saturday that he will stay out of the hotly competitive race to replace U.S. Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., focusing instead on homelessness and reforms at City Hall.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 18, 2023 Yemen Mobilizes European Efforts to Pressure Houthis, Support Economic Reforms The head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, intensified his meetings with European officials to mobilize European efforts to pressure the Houthi militia and support economic reforms. Alimi, who is visiting Brussels, is heading back to Munich to participate in the Munich Security Conference.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 18, 2023 LA City Council members want to give police chief more power to fire officers for misconduct LOS ANGELES — Two members of the Los Angeles City Council called Friday for an overhaul of the Police Department's disciplinary process, one that would enhance the police chief's power to fire officers and scale back the involvement of civilians in disciplinary hearings.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023 The Saami Council wants Square Enix to remove some FFXIV glamours The Saami Council sent Square Enix a letter demanding the removal of a FFXIV glamour set, saying it violates the group’s rights
Belfast Live · Feb 17, 2023 Belfast Council asking Stormont why University Road footpath to be 'abandoned' Councillor says "We know the problems in the city with unadopted or abandoned alleyways"
Liverpool Echo · Feb 17, 2023 Delay getting schools energy funding was fault of government claims cabinet member Deputy Mayor said Liverpool Council 'could not have foreseen' Scottish Power decision that led to energy crisis
Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023 Man forced to crawl onto stage due to 'humiliating' lack of wheelchair access Chris Hinds, who is running for a seat on the Denver City Council, had to drag himself up onto the stage infront of dozens of spectators or risk losing $125,000 in campaign financing
Liverpool Echo · Feb 17, 2023 Commissioners react to final Liverpool Council budget plans The government appointed officials have had their say as the council's funding gap is finalised
Belfast Live · Feb 17, 2023 Council hope to begin work on South Belfast bridge deemed 'unsafe' The bridge was closed to the public in December
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 17, 2023 His name is Terrill Haigler. Can he run for City Council as 'Ya Fav Trashman'? Which name rings a louder bell: Terrill Haigler or @YaFavTrashman?
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023 UN draft resolution demands halt to Israeli settlements A Palestinian-backed U_N_ resolution that could be put to a vote in the Security Council early next week would demand an immediate halt to all Israeli settlement activities, condemn Israeli attempts to annex settlements and outposts, “and call for their immediate reversal.”