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Controversial Glasgow mural painted over weeks after unveiling

The artwork, commissioned by shoe retailer Clarks on the gable end of an east end tenement without council permission, has now been covered up with black paint.

Glasgow Live

UN to vote on sanctions to curb violence, crime in Haiti

The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution that would demand an immediate end to violence and criminal activity in Haiti

The Independent UK

Paul Krekorian voted in as new LA City Council president

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council selected Council member Paul Krekorian as its next leader Tuesday afternoon, with the 10 members present voting unanimously for him to take over the council presidency.

Los Angeles Times

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Latest phase of Edinburgh housing 'masterplan' would deliver 150 new homes

The Greendykes North Masterplan was designed by Edinburgh Council to deliver affordable, net zero carbon buildings comprising of flats and a family homes

Edinburgh Live

The understaffed Philly Police don't evaluate their main patrol and crime-fighting strategy, city controller finds

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department doesn't conduct formal evaluations of its main patrol and crime-fighting strategy, creating an inconsistent patchwork of officer deployment across the city as it's in the midst of a persistent gun violence crisis.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Los Angeles police face off with protesters at City Hall

Los Angeles police in riot gear faced off briefly with yelling protesters outside a City Hall entrance

The Independent UK

North Tyneside Council seeks to encourage more everyday cycling

The local authority wants to see a 10% increase in cycling per year.

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City Council member warns about possibility of fraud in gas, Ventra card giveaways

Ald. Brendan Reilly said a constituent who had received one of the gas cards told him he was able to overcharge the card by “$50 or $60” and sent him the receipts. Reilly now wants to know “how many others are out there.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Union calls leak of racist recordings illegal, but LAPD has not been asked to find culprit

LOS ANGELES — Even though Los Angeles labor officials have called the leak of racist recordings involving three L.A. City councilmembers a serious crime, the Los Angeles Police Department is not investigating who recorded and posted the clips because no one has filed a police report.

Los Angeles Times

Hotel issues could have ‘chilling effect’ on £73m events centre plans

The events centre is a key part of the town's transformation plans

Liverpool Echo

Ukraine Invites UN Experts to Examine ‘Iranian-Origin’ Drones

Ukraine has invited United Nations experts to inspect what it says are Iranian-origin drones used by Russia to attack Ukrainian targets in violation of a Security Council Resolution, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Tuesday. Russia launched dozens of "kamikaze" drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Ukraine…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S., allies to discuss Iranian drone transfers to Russia at U.N

The United States, Britain and France plan to raise alleged Iranian arms transfers to Russia at a closed-door U.N. Security Council meeting on Wednesday, diplomats said, after Kyiv accused Moscow of using Iranian-origin drones against civilian targets.

Reuters

Belfast City Council apologises after father and son met with scene of blood and needles in public toilet

Other drug paraphernalia were in the toilet block and blood was also on the floor

Belfast Live

Almost 1000 East Renfrewshire children could be pushed into poverty

Council officials reported analysis has revealed child poverty is set to increase as the cost of living crisis hits East Renfrewshire residents.

Glasgow Live

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Calls made for return of free skips to reduce 'harmful' bonfire material during Halloween

Ballyfermot-Drimnagh Councillor Daithi Doolan warned that stockpiling of bonfire materials is on the rise, and that bonfires pose a danger to children and public green spaces

Chronicle Live

Efforts ramped up to tackle anti-social behaviour in Newcastle after residents' concerns

An extra £1.5m was invested by the council to tackle anti-social behaviour which is having an impact on communities

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi-Yemeni Business Council Formed to Complete Joint Projects

Saudi Arabia and Yemen are strengthening investment and economic cooperation by building partnerships between their private sectors to seize available opportunities. This affirms Riyadh’s commitment to development and economic projects in Yemen. The Federation of Saudi Chambers announced on Monday accrediting the final formation of the Saudi-Yemeni Business Council for…

Belfast Live

Recycle week: One wrong item in your recycling bins can make whole lorry loads useless says Northern Ireland council

Councils urge people to separate their waste properly to reduce emissions

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Chronicle Live

Councillors reject plan to demolish Gosforth synagogue for 'incongruous and obtrusive' flats

Waveland Ltd wanted to build 17 apartments on the site of the synagogue, with the area’s Jewish congregation due to relocate to a smaller building next door

Wales Online

30ft golden statue of naked man moved after row over planning permission

The council does not approve of the statue once used to promote the film Gladiator. Are you not entertained?

Chronicle Live

Major doubts over whether 'blindsided' council leaders will let Durham into North East devolution deal

County Durham's leadership announced on Friday that it wants to join a multi-billion pound package to elect a North East mayor, but it is far from a done deal

WEKU

Two LA city council members have lost their committee positions over race scandal

The head of the Los Angeles City Council stripped two members, Gil Cedillo and Kevin de Leon, of much of their power Monday to pressure them to resign after a private meeting sparked a scandal.

Los Angeles Times

Acting LA City Council president strips Cedillo, de León of their committee posts

LOS ANGELES — Acting Los Angeles City Council President Mitch O'Farrell said Monday that he will remove Council members Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo from an array of committee assignments.

WEKU

Lexington city leaders examine ways to expand tree canopy

Lexington city leaders are examining ways to increase the tree canopy around the bluegrass community. A Council committee was briefed on a tree-covering study last week.

The Independent UK

LA politicians to lose committee positions over race scandal

The acting president of the Los Angeles City Council is escalating the pressure on two members to resign over their participation in a private meeting in which they did not object to a colleague’s crude and racist remarks and at times joined in the banter

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