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Inflation busting council tax charge considered by South Wales Fire Service

Officials say pay inflation is the biggest challenge facing the fire service right now

Wales Online · Feb 8, 2023

Scottish couple living in council house slapped with £12,000 electricity bill

Both Scottish Power and Falkirk Council have been involved in finding a solution to the problem with Martin and Caroline being billed £1500 a month in their council house

Edinburgh Live · Feb 8, 2023

Our Liverpool: Fighting for answers from Liverpool Council

Today the ECHO has published the results of a 16-month council investigation

Liverpool Echo · Feb 8, 2023

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Council plans monthly black bin collections and closing children's play areas to save money

The council’s final budget will be decided by councillors later in February

Wales Online · Feb 8, 2023

Council will defend 'de-zoning' of St Anne's Park despite DCC boss's advice

Property Group Marlet, which owns the site, had threatened to sue the Council which they said would "cost the taxpayer hundreds of thousands of euros in legal costs"

Dublin Live · Feb 8, 2023

Official complaint made about councillors involved in 'back door' parking fine probe

Calls for disciplinary action over elected members named in ECHO investigation into 'back door' parking fine process

Liverpool Echo · Feb 8, 2023

Rat infested Indian restaurant shut down after poo found in food prep areas

The Indian restaurant will remain closed until the infestation has been eradicated.

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023

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14 Liverpool politicians named in council parking probe and their explanations

An ECHO investigation has revealed those accused of using "back door" route to get parking tickets rescinded - here we publish their full explanations

Liverpool Echo · Feb 8, 2023

Proposed Bristol waste charge hikes a 'charter for fly-tippers', councillors warn

The increases are needed to cover soaring costs but may be reconsidered

Bristol Post · Feb 8, 2023

Care services in East Renfrewshire facing cuts as council admit 'difficult' budget choices

East Renfrewshire's health and social care partnership is facing a budget gap of between £5m and £10m and officials are planning to introduce 'prioritisation'.

Glasgow Live · Feb 7, 2023

Saudi Crown Prince Chairs Meeting of Council of Economic and Development Affairs

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, chaired a meeting for the council on Tuesday. The council reviewed several economic and development issues, including a presentation submitted by the Ministry of Economy and Planning regarding local and global economic…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2023

Falkirk Council set to hike prices for charging electric vehicles as costs outstrip income

A report to councillors also suggests increasing the overstay charges significantly

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

'It's no way to live' — Dublin residents living in horror mould-ridden flats

One mum said an electric socket went on fire went because of the water in the walls of her children's bedroom

Dublin Live · Feb 7, 2023

Improving Falkirk bus services would cost too much money, council warned

Council officials also admit they simply don't have the funds to implement any recommendations.

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

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Nottingham Post · Feb 7, 2023

Amount of 'competent' Nottingham City Council finance staff remains 'major concern'

Key points from the latest report on Nottingham City Council include several concerns, but also progress in many areas.

Wales Online · Feb 7, 2023

'Parents on the school run have been blocking our driveway for 40 years - we've had enough'

Pauline Thomas, who has cancer, says she has had difficulty getting to her hospital appointments because of parents blocking her in

Wales Online · Feb 7, 2023

Man could face £50,000 flytipping fine after trying to create community allotment in derelict park

Simon Martin could face a £50,000 fine or prison after he tried to bring a derelict play park back into use as an allotment

The News Lens · Feb 7, 2023

Sundance 2023: Documentaries and Short Films of Note

In the last of a four-part survey, our film critic CJ Sheu reviews documentaries and short films at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

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Liverpool Echo · Feb 6, 2023

Firm told to remove controversial car park CCTV cameras as people fined daily

Smart Parking have now appealed the decision and threatened the council with legal action

Manchester Evening News · Feb 6, 2023

'School-run parents have been blocking our driveway for nearly 40 YEARS - we've had enough'

"It got to the point where my son couldn't get out of the gate because it was blocked off."

Nottingham Post · Feb 6, 2023

Plans for no council tax increase for 60% of households in Rushcliffe

The Council Tax charge could remain in the lowest 25% in the country

Wales Online · Feb 6, 2023

Woman refuses to pull down extension built five years ago because she 'can't afford to'

The homeowner has been fined after being charged with breaching an enforcement notice

Manchester Evening News · Feb 5, 2023

Secrets of the Tower of Light... and what it says about the future

You'll have seen the striking white 'Granada Familia' on the tram. But what does it do?

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 3, 2023

Budget Committee chair becomes latest member of Lightfoot’s leadership team to abandon mayor’s reelection bid

Fed up with Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s uncollaborative, my-way-or-the-highway approach to the City Council, Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd) is endorsing mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson.

Chronicle Live · Feb 3, 2023

Council tax in Northumberland set to rise by 4.63% with £17 million in cuts also earmarked

The leader of the council had previously promised to "look very hard" to avoid such an increase

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