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Edinburgh council to tear down CCTV cameras linked to Chinese human rights abuse

Edinburgh council has agreed to remove CCTV cameras that are being used across the capital after it was revealed that the company they belong to have links to human rights abuses in China.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 28, 2022

Lexington council parks $1 million toward youth sports complex

The discussion about a youth sports complex in Lexington continues at City Hall. This week, the Council approved $1 million dollars toward infrastructure for such a facility.The discussion about a youth sports complex in Lexington continues at City Hall. This week, the Council approved $1 million dollars toward infrastructure for…

WEKU · Oct 28, 2022

Qld council wants police report on bones

Ipswich Council says it wants to stand by the First Nations people in rejecting a development near a former Aboriginal mission where bones have been found.

AAP · Oct 28, 2022

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Questions raised over lack of investigation into Cooma's burst water tank during Black Summer bushfires

As much of NSW's south-east burned during the night of January 4, 2020, an unexpected flood inundated dozens of homes when a water tank in north Cooma burst..

ABC News · Oct 28, 2022

Rogue black goat smashes through window of family home, Kapunda couple say

A South Australian couple say they were shocked to see a black goat smash through their living room window, as the local council appeals for information to help find its owner.

ABC News · Oct 28, 2022

Cairns Regional Council in spotlight over ban of shared e-scooters on footpaths

While other Queensland cities are expanding the reach of shared e-scooters, one major tourism city is holding out.

ABC News · Oct 27, 2022

Council 'just treading water' as it tackles inflation and cost of living pressures

"There are a lot of external pressures, the environment is changing and we are just treading water to keep pace with things"

Liverpool Echo · Oct 27, 2022

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Edinburgh Christmas markets set to be brought under public control after 'chaos'

It was claimed the problems with this years event could cost the city up to £3m, and now councillors want to explore bringing the event under greater control.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 27, 2022

Edinburgh formally apologises for history of slave trade, following 2020 Black Lives Matter report

Next steps include the creation of an independent Legacy Commission which will carry out work with full support from the council.

Wales Online · Oct 27, 2022

Yaddle! 'Tales of the Jedi' finally gives one forgotten Jedi the story she deserves

The short film collection gives an intriguing background character her due.

Inverse · Oct 27, 2022

Court appeal date set as Night & Day Cafe noise row continues

The music venue was served with a noise abatement notice last year

Manchester Evening News · Oct 27, 2022

Belfast City Council to discuss citizen's assembly on Irish unity

An attempt to quash a Sinn Féin motion failed

Belfast Live · Oct 27, 2022

The Los Angeles City Council censures members involved in racist conversation

The vote to censure the former council president and two current councilmen is the strongest step the council can take to reprimand them for taking part in a recorded meeting laced bigoted comments.

WEKU · Oct 27, 2022

LA City Council censures de León, Cedillo, Martinez after police clear out demonstrators

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to censure three current and former council members for their part in an incendiary conversation that contained racist remarks.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 27, 2022

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Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022

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Texas tumbles further in voting access, report finds

Tribune News Service · Oct 26, 2022

New York City Council is expected to pass package of anti-rat legislation on Thursday

NEW YORK — New York City is set to expand its war on rats.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 26, 2022

LA City Council censures de León, Cedillo, Martinez after police remove demonstrators

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to censure Council members Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León, as well as former Council member Nury Martinez, for racist and incendiary comments made on a leaked recording.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2022

Mayoral election fight spills into City Council meeting

Alderpersons rejected the mayor’s nomination of retiring Ald. James Cappleman to chair the Education Committee on a 29-18 vote. Lightfoot’s choice would have passed up mayoral challenger Sophia King (4th), who has been serving as acting chair.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2022

Lightfoot proposes annual pay raise for Chicago’s mayor capped at 5%

The salary of Chicago’s mayor hasn’t gone up since Mayor Richard M. Daley held the job in 2005. Also on Wednesday, the council approved a resolution of support for the Jewish community, citing recent antisemitic comments by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

Philly’s elections chief misled voters about delays in sending out mail ballots

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia’s top elections official and her office knowingly misled voters multiple times this month when they said adding special elections for City Council seats to the November ballot did not delay mail ballots being sent to voters.

WEKU · Oct 26, 2022

Lexington council acts to pump up pay for public safety workers

Lexington city leaders are putting $26 million into additional pay for public safety employees. Council members made that decision Tuesday as they were deciding how to spend budget surplus dollars.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2022

Vote delayed on measure to allow booting of vehicles on private parking lots citywide

Chief sponsor Ald. Ariel Reboyras is retiring from the City Council, but his colleagues who want to stick around may have cold feet, he told the Sun-Times, because “they’re running for re-election. They don’t want this to hurt ’em.”

Chronicle Live · Oct 26, 2022

Frontline services in Gateshead face 'urgent' cuts as council grapples with £55m shortfall

On top of two leisure centres being shut down, there could be a raft of other cutbacks made over the coming months

Manchester Evening News · Oct 26, 2022

Escape to Freight Island and Mayfield Park to host Bonfire Night event - after council cancels firework displays

There will be two fireworks displays, DJs and live entertainment throughout the evening

Belfast Live · Oct 26, 2022

Fermanagh and Omagh Fireworks cancellation branded an ‘insult’ to businesses and residents

Some have defended the local authority however, calling it a 'brave decision'

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