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Falkirk council facing 'unprecedented financial challenge' auditors warn

The £69 million budget gap could be made worse by inflation and the rising cost of borrowing

Daily Record

Couple who were trolled after buying €370K home metres away from 100km/h road wins council battle

Jackie McCormack and her husband, James, bought their 'absolutely beautiful' detached three-bed house in February last year.

Irish Mirror

Night & Day Cafe noise row branded ‘embarrassing’ for Manchester

The mayor's own committee for music and live venues has slammed the city council

Manchester Evening News

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Falkirk council warned whistleblowing allegations are putting reputation at risk

An audit report has also revealed concerns about health and safety culture after accidents

Daily Record

Belfast council reverses decision to spend 10K on climate conference "vanity investment"

Councillor says a £10,000 council branding exercise was "unnecessarily exorbitant"

Belfast Live

Couple who bought £325K home metres away from 70mph road wins council battle

Jackie McCormack says she has to wear earplugs at night and is often woken up by the noise pollution from the busy dual carriageway.

Daily Record

Five candidates to contest former Oldham leader's seat in by-election after her sudden death

Labour representative Ms Stretton died in September while serving as a councillor for Hollinwood ward

Manchester Evening News

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UN Rejects Russia Call for Biological Weapons Probe

The Security Council on Wednesday rejected a resolution drafted by Russia calling for an investigation into its accusations of Washington's involvement in the alleged development of biological weapons in Ukraine. Russia had officially requested last week a UN investigation into the accusations, which it has regularly made since the start…

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Couple with £325K home built just metres from 70mph road win council battle

A couple have won a battle with their council after suffering loud constant pollution from a road located next to their £325,000 home and claiming proper checks were not made on the property

Daily Mirror

Kenyatta Johnson and his wife, Dawn Chavous, acquitted at federal bribery trial

PHILADELPHIA — A federal jury acquitted Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson on federal bribery charges Wednesday, rejecting what his lawyers described as an overreaching prosecution that threatened to end his political career.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Court hears Lake council to spend $124m to rip up roads

"Defective" road base product allegedly expands "uncontrollably".

Newcastle Herald

Lightfoot makes environmental concession, but critics still not satisfied

The mayor is proposing to beef up the Office of Climate and Environmental Equity — from six employees to 10 — and take it out of the mayor’s office, placing it under a director who would be confirmed by the City Council.

Chicago Sun-Times

Couple trolled after moving into home metres away from busy road win battle against council

Jackie and James McCormack thought the home would be their dream - but it quickly turned into a nightmare

Wales Online

Belfast Council Chief says rates freeze proposal "incompetent"

Belfast residents and businesses are facing the city's biggest raise in council tax next year

Belfast Live

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Edinburgh Live

Couple win council battle after buying nightmare home next to 70mph road

Just metres away from the 70mph road, Jackie McCormack and her husband, James, had been shocked when they bought the home after discovering the extent of the noise and pollution.

Chronicle Live

Six community hubs proposed by council to tackle financial and social struggles

As the cost of living crisis continues, North Tyneside Council proposes six community hubs to support struggling residents

Liverpool Echo

Warning as 'aggressive' cold callers claiming to be ex-cons target people

The council shared the warning following a rise in such incidents nationally

Liverpool Echo

Council 'confident' of change after verdict on 'bleak' children's services

A government appointed commissioner spent three months reviewing the council's troubled children's service

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Wales Online

WRU chairman Rob Butcher stands down from role for personal reasons just days after losing crucial vote

In a statement, the outgoing WRU chair said he had made the decision not to stand prior to Sunday's AGM

Glasgow Live

Glasgow considers bid to host Euro 2028 championship at Hampden

The event, which would feature world class players, would bring an economic boost to Scotland according to a council paper.

Chronicle Live

Walker tower blocks demolition delayed yet again as council blames gas pipe for latest setback

Hexham House and Titan House are both empty and have been earmarked for demolition since 2018

WEKU

Six Lexington candidates vying for three At-Large council spots in next Tuesday's election

The Lexington mayor’s race has attracted a great deal of attention in the bluegrass community. But running a close second at city hall is the at-large council contest.

Newcastle Herald

Deep concerns for city's most used public pool

"Yes they replaced the waterslide and that's great but the pool needs a really significant plan and investment in maintenance and rejuvenation."

Liverpool Echo

Verdict on troubled children's service where council 'lost sight of responsibilities'

A government-appointed commissioner has now released his report into the service

Belfast Live

Belfast City Council hoping to halve emissions by 2030 as it applies to join C40

Belfast has to sign up to climate "leadership standards" to join group of cities

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