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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

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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

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South London councils binning their rubbish collection contract following complaints

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

Evening Standard

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."

Belfast 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.

Edinburgh Live

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."

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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

Dublin Live

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.

ABC News

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”

Liverpool Echo

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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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The Hindu

Ahead of trade deal, U.K. firms urge India to unravel ‘frustrating’ red tape

Fixing legal, tax and regulatory complexities is as critical to boost economic ties as the trade pact, says U.K. India Business Council

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: People’s mandate only way to thwart YSRCP’s ‘politics of repression’, says PDF

Andhra Pradesh United Teachers’ Federation announces candidates for MLC elections, scheduled to be held in February and March, 2023

Asharq Al-Awsat

Washington Accuses Damascus of Retaining Hidden Chemical Weapons Stockpile

The United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs called on Syrian authorities to again provide clarifications over 20 significant areas to completely resolve its chemical weapons file in line with Security Council Resolution 2118. Syria must change its attitude and cooperate fully with the body charged with verifying its compliance…

The Hindu

India abstains on UNSC resolution condemning Russia’s ‘referenda’ in Ukraine

India was “deeply disturbed” by the recent events in Ukraine, India’s U.N. Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said.

Chronicle Live

Heron Foods in Wallsend granted extended licence to sell alcohol until 10pm

Despite opposition from some residents, North Tyneside councillors have agreed to extend the shop's alcohol licence

Belfast Live

Larne skate park plans underway as Council looking for "potentially suitable location"

Councillors have also advised of proposals for a “pump” track as part of regeneration plans for Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne

Daily Record

Fury at Falkirk Council decision to close town hall before replacement is agreed

But the council says the decision will allow them to get a more modern building that will regenerate the town centre

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