The Latest Breaking News from Council

Row breaks out as SNP accuses council of squandering money to recruit teachers

West Lothian Council's Chief Executive hit back, calling the allegation "completely inaccurate"

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023

Plans proposed to save iconic Scottish arts venue

SNP councillors have confirmed their City of Edinburgh Council budget plan which is set to include £4.5m of funding to the King’s Theatre.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 3, 2023

Scots kids 'exposed to hardcore porn' on school laptops as council launches probe

Kids at a primary school in the Highland Council area saw the X-rated images after clicking on an ad in a webpage in their classroom

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023

South Australian council forced to dispel ‘bizarre’ claims of Elon Musk using mind-control chips

Spread of ‘rightwing conspiracies’ about Salisbury’s smart infrastructure scheme prompts councillors to pass extraordinary motion

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2023

After 15-year odyssey, Norfolk Southern gets final OK for massive rail yard expansion in Englewood

Last month, Ald. Jeanette Taylor delayed the project, which has drawn scrutiny over residential displacement, truck traffic and pollution. Wednesday, she admonished Norfolk Southern — but voted for the expansion.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 1, 2023

City Council short-circuits Lightfoot’s plan for quick vote on ComEd franchise agreement

The mayor called the slowdown a “parliamentary game” and tried to call the Council back to meet Tuesday, just to rescue the deal. But that effort also was defeated, and the Council isn’t scheduled to meet again until March.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 1, 2023

Belfast City Council set new district rates tariffs with increase of 7.99%

It means retail and homes across the city will be paying even more every month

Belfast Live · Feb 1, 2023

Edinburgh plan to axe classroom assistants and support teachers in budget papers

The council is facing a £76 million black hole in its finances, and officials warned that even if all their proposed savings are implemented, a further £3.7 million in savings - or income - will need to be found.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 1, 2023

Roderick Sawyer hopes to be part of another mayoral dynasty

Sawyer, the son of Eugene Sawyer, Chicago’s mayor from 1987-89, is giving up his 6th Ward City Council seat with the goal of turning Lori Lightfoot into a one-term mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 1, 2023

Glasgow Red Road flats and Sighthill abandoned land still without housing a decade later

A Springburn and Robroyston councillor said a brick has still not been laid after he had to leave his flat about 11 years ago.

Glasgow Live · Feb 1, 2023