The Latest Breaking News from Council

Bridgend Council to join national empty homes scheme

The £50 million scheme has been backed by Welsh Government to bring thousands of empty homes back in to use

Wales Online · Feb 16, 2023

Stormont asking Belfast Council to “animate” Writer’s Square with street trading sites

The council will first go to the public for opinion on designating the City Centre spot for trading

Belfast Live · Feb 16, 2023

Glasgow Budget: disco, walkouts and protests as council cuts approved

A walkout by Labour councillors was soundtracked by a disco classic from protesters, as the city council met to set it's annual budget.

Glasgow Live · Feb 16, 2023

Trafford council planning 'temporary stopping facility' for Travellers

Town hall bosses want to know what YOU think

Manchester Evening News · Feb 16, 2023

UN Security Council Renews Sanctions on Houthis

The UN Security Council extended the sanctions imposed on Yemen until Nov. 15, including the arms embargo on several Houthi leaders, classified as a terrorist entity under UN Resolution 2624. The Council also extended the mandate of the panel of experts tasked with managing the sanctions until Dec. 15. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2023

'Humiliating': Denver City Council candidate had to crawl on debate stage due to lack of wheelchair access

DENVER — Denver City Councilman Chris Hinds couldn’t maneuver his wheelchair onto the stage at the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance school Monday afternoon. The venue didn’t have a ramp for him.

The Denver Post · Feb 15, 2023

Falkirk to increase cost of using electric vehicle charging points

The money being brought in by charging points has been falling short of the cost of running them, and now the council has agreed to bring in new charges.

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council launch free mental health sessions

The sessions will take place in three leisure centres next week

Belfast Live · Feb 15, 2023

New Deansgate 'bus gate' already in action - as council issues update on when fines will be doled out

Fines will be introduced within the next few weeks

Manchester Evening News · Feb 15, 2023

GCC, South Korea Launch 7th Round of Trade Negotiations

The Seventh Round of the Free Trade Agreement negotiations between the Gulf Cooperation Council and South Korea was launched at the headquarters of the GCC in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday. The negotiations, which are scheduled to last until Thursday, are set to discuss as many as 14…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023