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U.S. 'disappointed' in China UN rights council vote - envoy

The U.S. envoy to the United Nations Human Rights Council said on Thursday she was disappointed by its decision not to hold a debate on alleged Chinese rights abuses against Uyghurs in Xinjiang, but vowed to continue to seek justice and accountability.

Reuters

Anger as housing estate refused by council is backed by Scottish Government

The council rejected plans in January by Taylor Wimpey to build almost 200 homes on a field at Sibbald’s Brae in Bathgate but it has been overturned

Daily Record

Councillor defends controversial Hoylake beach decision after passing remark

"I was then attacked by those who opposed it but it then passed every test"

Liverpool Echo

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Security Council Says Houthis Are Responsible for Not Renewing Yemen Truce

The UN Security Council said the Houthi militias were responsible for not renewing the truce agreement in Yemen, stressing that the last-minute demands of negotiations to extend the truce in the country impeded the UN mediation efforts. The Security Council stressed the need to avoid the resumption of hostilities inside…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. slams Beijing and Moscow after North Korea fires more missiles following UN meeting

The "two Council members that are blocking us from taking action are enabling North Korea," U.S. ambassador to UN says.

Axios

SNP MSP John Mason blasted over 'insulting' response to homeless charity in Glasgow

EXCLUSIVE: The Glasgow MSP suggested the charity's finances were "healthy" after they pleaded for accommodation

Daily Record

Controversial West Lothian greenbelt housing backed by Scottish Government

Bathgate development rejected by councillors for "cramming" almost 200 homes onto a field in Sibbald's Brae, but planning appeals Reporter gives Taylor Wimpey plans the green light

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Lawyers council takes action against 'roast chicken lawyer'

The Lawyers Council will register a police complaint against a roast chicken vendor who impersonated a lawyer for working without a licence - and could face jail.

Bangkok Post

Philly has never had an openly LGBTQ City Council member. That could change after next year’s election

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia is the largest U.S. city that has never elected an openly LGBTQ member to its City Council, and some local Democratic insiders are pushing the party to change that.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Gortgonis: New Coalisland sports facilities facing 'major trouble' amid funding row

The Gortgonis Health and Wellbeing Hub project’s future is now in serious doubt, according to some local representatives

Belfast Live

EU approves more sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

The European Union gave its final approval for a new batch of sanctions against Russia over its war against Ukraine, the bloc's executive arm in Brussels said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Automation a bitter pill to swallow for Ports of Auckland

Despite a flawed first attempt, automation is still the most logical way for the council-owned ports company to meet future demand – but greenlighting a second attempt may prove difficult.

Newsroom.co.nz

Dublin City Councillor's e-bike stolen while at meeting

When Former Lord Mayor Dermot Lacey came out of the meeting his e-bike was nowhere to be seen

Dublin Live

South Ayrshire Council to be more 'open and transparent' to reduce Freedom of Information requests

South Ayrshire Council says it will publish more information to reduce the number of freedom of information requests

Daily Record

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Evening Standard

South London councils binning their rubbish collection contract following complaints

Merton Council will be the first of four to make a decision

Belfast Live

Derry M&S 'ready to expand' Crescent Link site but planning holding proposal up

"The council is committed to continuing to work closely with the agent."

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian playgroup to close at Christmas after funding mix-up

A Craigshill playgroup will close at Christmas because it missed out on funding under a new government scheme to provide early years care. West Lothian Council has promised it could qualify for funds in a year.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Plan to create horse stables could provide base for Philly's iconic urban cowboys

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia City Council has taken the first step toward putting horse stables in East Fairmount Park that could serve as a much-needed base for at least some of the city’s iconic urban riders, the focus of the fictionalized 2021 Netflix film "Concrete Cowboy."

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Dublin Live

Over €15 million in vacant site levies owed to Dublin City Council

Councillor Daithi Doolan said it was "shocking" that DCC was owed this amount of cash when they face "huge" financial challenges

ABC News

Brisbane residents urged to dob in Airbnb short-stay properties as council rolls out rates hike

Owners of homes used for short-term accommodation in Brisbane are being urged to register themselves for a 50 per cent rates hike, or be prepared for a neighbour to do it.

Liverpool Echo

Merseyside fire service struggling with 'enormous financial difficulties'

Labour councillors Brian Kenny and Gill Wood said: “The fire and rescue sector cannot resolve the current difficulties without national Government support”

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot makes case for 2023 budget, urges City Council to ‘be bold with me’

Delivering the 2023 budget address that will serve as her reelection platform, Lightfoot’s $16.4 billion spending plan has a laundry list of new and continued investments intended to ease violence, homelessness and poverty.

Daily Record

Anger as Falkirk Council delays improvements for historic Bo'ness parkland

Report to councillors also reveals plans to transfer much-loved farm out of council ownership

Liverpool Echo

MP demands government meeting as Wirral Council faces possible bankruptcy over deficit

"This is a crisis made in Westminster, not Wirral"

Edinburgh Live

Work on Edinburgh trams to Newhaven final section underway as end date confirmed

The City of Edinburgh Council has announced that its Trams to Newhaven project is on schedule for completion by spring 2023 and all major construction is expected to finish by the end of this year.

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