The Latest Breaking News from Council

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

Manchester Evening News · Oct 17, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2022

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.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 16, 2022

New plans revealed for derelict West End police station – with drive-thru Burger King axed

Developers behind the controversial plans for the Westgate Road station have come back with new designs

Chronicle Live · Oct 14, 2022

Drivers warned of bus lane fines outside Central Station as council starts enforcement next week

Bus lane cameras outside the station were installed in 2016 but the restrictions have not been enforced with penalty charge notices until now

Chronicle Live · Oct 14, 2022

'Rearranging chairs on a sinking ship' - North East MPs call on Truss to go after Kwarteng sacked as Chancellor

The Prime Minister insisted she would not resign after removing her Chancellor on Friday

Chronicle Live · Oct 14, 2022

Why redistricting is such a hot topic in the leaked LA City Council audio

LOS ANGELES — Unlike state lawmakers and Los Angeles County supervisors, members of the L.A. City Council have the power to draw the lines for the districts they represent. It's a power to decide not just which voters they will represent, but also which businesses, institutions, parks and other public…

Los Angeles Times · Oct 14, 2022

County Durham wants to join North East devolution deal – but could yet be blocked by other councils

The county's coalition leadership has opted to try and join an 'LA7' devolution package, but it is thought that other council leaders harbour reservations

Chronicle Live · Oct 14, 2022

City centre bridge could be lifted each night to stop daily gang fights

The residents in City Quay previously told Dublin Live they are "terrified" to leave their homes

Dublin Live · Oct 14, 2022

How to quickly check for unclaimed benefits online to top-up your income this winter

Benefit calculators are a handy way to check you are not missing out additional support - this news comes as the cost of living crisis causes bills to soar going into the colder months.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 14, 2022