The Latest Breaking News from Council

Derry and Strabane Council to 'pilot' reintroduction of the public meetings

The council said that they would now be able to accommodate just over 20 people

Belfast Live · Dec 19, 2022

Residents outraged after protest banners against sewage pumping station are removed from Cardiff Park

Cardiff Council said permission was needed for any signs placed in the park and since the banners did not have approval - they were removed

Wales Online · Dec 19, 2022

Cardiff Story Museum to be moved from historic Old Library in city proposal

The move is one plan Cardiff council has proposed to help save money

Wales Online · Dec 19, 2022

Bathily Accuses Libyan Leaders of ‘Holding Entire Country Hostage’

The UN Special Envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, expressed on Friday displeasure at the intractable differences between the Libyan political leaders, accusing them of “holding an entire country hostage.” The UN envoy also said the Security Council and its individual member states need to apply pressure on the country’s political…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022

Metro Council votes to penalize unsheltered residents for occupying public spaces

Metro Council votes to penalize unsheltered residents for occupying public spaces

WEKU · Dec 16, 2022

Did party politics cost a Texas city manager and attorney their jobs?

City councils are typically nonpartisan. Odessa residents are wondering if that’s still the case after the local Republican Party helped elect new council members.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 16, 2022

Leading Edinburgh SNP councillor resigns after failed compensation bid for traders

Former Provost Frank Ross is understood to have left the council group after a move to see traders in Roseburn compensated for the impact of council work was rejected.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 16, 2022

"Time hasn't run out" for Ayr's Station Hotel but clock is ticking as demolition given go ahead

South Ayrshire Council has agreed to proceed with demolition of south section of the iconic building if its owner doesn't step in to ensure safety of the structure - or an alternative plan is not made.

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

Fears more asylum seekers in Cardiff could be left homeless

Council bosses said the UK's asylum seeker system is at "breaking point"

Wales Online · Dec 16, 2022

Regional NSW council in push to change date of Australia Day ceremonies as government lifts ban

Dubbo Regional Council will consider changing the date of its Australia Day ceremonies for 2024 after cuts to "red tape" announced by the federal government.

ABC News · Dec 16, 2022