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North Tyneside Council seeks to encourage more everyday cycling

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

Chronicle Live

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

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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

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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

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

Dublin 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

Chronicle Live

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

Belfast 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

Chronicle Live

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?

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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.

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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

Belfast Live

Derry City and Strabane Council Hardship Fund 'delayed'

Residents will be forced to wait a bit longer for the support payment

Manchester Evening News

Wythenshawe town centre set for major £20m regeneration, Council announces after taking on lease

A £20m levelling up bid has been submitted to the government

The Independent UK

LA's Black-Latino tensions bared in City Council scandal

Cross-cultural coalitions have ruled Los Angeles politics for decades, helping elect both Black and Latino politicians to top leadership roles in the huge racially and ethnically diverse city

Edinburgh Live

Peter Tobin's body cremated by Edinburgh Council and dumped at sea

The serial killers remains were cremated earlier in the week by the local authority before they were dumped at sea as no members of his family came forward to claim the body.

Asharq Al-Awsat

King Salman to Deliver Annual Royal Speech Before Shura Council

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, is set to give the annual royal speech before the Saudi Shura Council on Sunday. In his speech, which marks the launch of the third year of the eighth session of the Shura Council, the monarch will…

WEKU

Questions remain about who recorded the audio that led to LA City Council scandal

An anonymously leaked recording of crude, racist remarks and political scheming that led to Council President Nury Martinez's resignation left behind a mystery: Who made the tape, and why?

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