The Latest Breaking News from Council

Navigating Edinburgh's Leith Walk 'like playing Russian roulette' for the blind

Responding to claims Leith Walk is a "no go area" for the blind, the council accepted there were "genuine concerns" but said the layout provides "clear segregation for visually impaired pedestrians".

Edinburgh Live · Dec 26, 2022

Christmas on abandoned estate that went viral on TikTok

The housing estate could soon be transformed

Liverpool Echo · Dec 24, 2022

Queensland flood victims at Somerset blame council's poor water infrastructure for 'devastating' February flooding

Mr Duffy is among residents in Queensland's Somerset region who blame their local council for worsening the region's flood crisis due to poor infrastructure.

ABC News · Dec 23, 2022

Farmers fuming as city council in rural heartland 'goes vegan'

As part of a motion backed by Exeter councillors, the authority has also called for a policy to ensure plant-based dishes are available at Council-run sites including leisure centres, cafes and restaurants and that the plant-based options are advertised clearly

Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

Funding decision on educational support for ethnic minority kids in Gateshead delayed until January

Gateshead Council has committed to continue to support kids across the area but due to an abandoned meeting, funding decisions will now be made next year.

Chronicle Live · Dec 22, 2022

Myanmar junta figures attend Bangkok talks

Thailand hosted a regional meeting on Thursday to discuss the crisis in army-ruled Myanmar, which included a rare international appearance by three junta ministers, but several key players from Asean did not attend.

Bangkok Post · Dec 22, 2022

Planning permission sought for construction of 850 Oscar Traynor Road homes

The plans have split opinion about how much housing is being offered for social and affordable accommodation

Dublin Live · Dec 22, 2022

UN council adopts resolution urging end to Myanmar violence

The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution demanding an immediate end to violence in Myanmar

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

Russia readies for another U.N. fight over Syria aid deliveries

Russia laid the groundwork on Wednesday for another fight over whether the U.N. Security Council should renew approval of humanitarian aid deliveries from Turkey to about 4 million people in northwestern Syria, which is due to expire on Jan. 10.

Reuters · Dec 21, 2022

Council confirms that work started on Penarth Methodist church project before permission was granted

The planning application proposes to turn the church into offices

Wales Online · Dec 21, 2022