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Lexington city officials are working to fix taxing district problems

Some long-standing property tax discrepancies are being addressed by Lexington’s city council. The recommendations to fix taxing district problems came during Tuesday’s committee meeting.

WEKU · Dec 1, 2022

Historian David Olusoga, comedian Bobby Pattinson and ex-council leader become Freemen of Gateshead

David Olusoga, Bobby Pattinson and Mick Henry have been awarded the Freedom of the Borough

Chronicle Live · Dec 1, 2022

Minneapolis City Council committee overrides critics, approves proposed police oversight commission

MINNEAPOLIS — Despite a barrage of criticism for a proposal to revamp civilian oversight of the Minneapolis Police Department, a City Council committee narrowly approved the ordinance Wednesday with several modifications.

Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022

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Combating violence against women: what Europe needs to do

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, 45% of women worldwide have reported that they or a woman they know has experienced a form of violence, a 2021 UN Women report found. Around 70% said they thought that verbal or physical abuse by a partner has become more common, and…

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2022

Major Glasgow riverside development of homes for rent delayed over parking issue

A council official said he wanted to bring the plans back to councillors once he was 'more comfortable' after a 'late issue' had been raised.

Glasgow Live · Nov 30, 2022

Mid Ulster District Council to spend £100,000 on upgrading Christmas lights

The committee’s approval was sought to approve an allocation of up to £108,250 from council’s capital fund

Belfast Live · Nov 30, 2022

50 Agreements Worth $50 Bln Signed at WTTC’s Global Summit in Riyadh

More than 50 agreements and memorandums of understanding, with a value exceeding $50 billion, were signed on the sidelines of the Global Summit of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in Riyadh on Tuesday. Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khatib said the tourism sector was expected to generate 126 million…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 30, 2022

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India's Envoy At UN Ambassador Kamboj Meets UNSG, PGA Ahead Of December UNSC Presidency

As India gears up to preside over the UN Security Council for the month of December, country’s envoy here Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj met Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as well as President of the General Assembly Csaba Korosi and discussed priorities during its presidency of the powerful body. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Nov 30, 2022

Business leaders to form political action committee to prevent City Council from making sharp left turn

Mike Ruemmler, who managed Rahm Emanuel’s 2015 mayoral reelection campaign, said he plans to form a committee bankrolled by business leaders to elect moderate alderpersons.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2022

LAPD serves search warrants in investigation of who recorded racist City Hall leak

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police detectives have served several search warrants as they attempt to find out who recorded a meeting among three L.A. City Council members and a powerful labor leader filled with racist and offensive comments, law enforcement sources told The Times on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 29, 2022

Newcastle e-scooter future unclear as trial approaches final day

The final day of Newcastle's orange electrical scooter trial is on Wednesday November 30 but the council is tight-lipped on whether it will be extended

Chronicle Live · Nov 29, 2022

'Intrusive' Rathmines LED billboard ruled compliant by Dublin City Council

The bright electronic billboard sparked a controversy when it was installed just a few metres from a bedroom window

Dublin Live · Nov 29, 2022

Council spends £65k extra on demolition bill after expert's wall error

Demolition work is part of the council's ambitious regeneration plans for the town centre

Liverpool Echo · Nov 29, 2022

Debate stirs as Minneapolis council vote nears on proposed police oversight reforms

MINNEAPOLIS — Faced with ongoing criticism over Minneapolis' longtime police civilian review process, the City Council is poised to vote next week on a plan to replace it with a new Community Commission on Police Oversight.

Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · Nov 29, 2022

Edinburgh Council splashed £48k on driving Lord Provost around in luxury cars

New research carried out by the Taxpayer's Alliance found that the local authority forked out £48,847 on fancy vehicles used to take the capital's Lord Provost and deputy lieutenants to civic engagements

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022

UN to Vote on Iran's Future on Women's Rights Body in December

Diplomats said on Monday that the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) would vote on December 14 on a US draft resolution to oust Iran from the UN's Commission on the Status of women. Washington presses to punish Tehran for its denial of women's rights and brutal suppression of protests.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022

WTTC’s Global Summit to Invest $10 Billion in Saudi Tourism

The 22nd edition of the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Global Summit, currently held in Riyadh, emphasized the need to draw a road map for a sustainable and innovative future with the participation of the public and private sectors. The council also revealed its intention to invest more than $10…

AAP · Nov 29, 2022

Inquiry to probe Bankstown Council

An inquiry will look into integrity issues at Canterbury-Bankstown Council after ex-Labor frontbencher Tania Mihailuk aired concerns about its mayor.

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WEKU · Nov 28, 2022

Lexington mayor asking for license-reading camera expansion

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is asking the Urban County Council to expand the number of license plate reading cameras. The city currently has 25 cameras in areas listed as high crime.

AAP · Nov 28, 2022

Bushfire outlook varies across the country

The bushfire outlook for summer has been released by the national council for fire and emergency services and it varies across the country.

Daily Record · Nov 28, 2022

Mum and four kids facing homelessness before Christmas after partner's death to cancer

Sarah Ryan's partner tragically died of cancer after spending 17 years together and having four children.

Belfast Live · Nov 28, 2022

Councillor condemns posts on new Coalisland sports facilities as 'lies'

The Sinn Fein councillor also called on those councillors she claimed “did not act with honesty” to “apologise for their social media statements”

Belfast Live · Nov 28, 2022

Council to kick off ‘Seasonal Saturday’ events in Enniskillen and Omagh

Musical performances will take place in both the county towns in the Saturdays leading up to Christmas

Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022

Grieving mum and four kids facing homelessness before Christmas after partner's death

Sarah Ryan, 36, and four children, who are aged four to 13, have been told to leave their home in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, after her partner of 17 years died in August from a short battle with cancer

Manchester Evening News · Nov 28, 2022

Residents up in arms as 'huge' 20ft container to be installed in Manchester park

They were stunned to learn the council approved of the £6,800 shed said to 'dwarf' park

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