The Latest Breaking News from Council

Labor federation says leaked audio of LA City Council members is ‘illegal,’ vows to investigate and prosecute

LOS ANGELES — The leaked audio of then-Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez privately making racist remarks was part of a “serious security and privacy breach” at L.A. County Federation of Labor offices involving “illegal” recordings of “many private and confidential conversations in private offices and conference rooms,” the…

Los Angeles Times · Oct 10, 2022

Newry Mourne and Down cllr warns of "dire straits" over lack of electric car charging

"This is a most extraordinary situation that the council now faces and indeed the whole of Northern Ireland if nothing is done and very soon."

Belfast Live · Oct 10, 2022

Edinburgh Christmas market 'fiasco' exposed as new operator approved

The council has secured a new company to run the Christmas market and ice rink - but city councillors say big questions remain over what happened with the original contract.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 10, 2022

Saudi Arabia, Qatar Review Strategy for Joint Business Council

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih held talks at the Federation of Saudi Chambers headquarters with the chairman and members of the Saudi-Qatari Business Council. This comes as Saudi Arabia and Qatar are preparing a joint strategy for business in the private sector in the two countries.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 8, 2022

What happens if an incarcerated Metro Council candidate wins their election?

What happens if an incarcerated Metro Council candidate wins their election?

WEKU · Oct 7, 2022

Nottingham City Council issues apology after cancelling talk over author's views on transgender rights

The council cancelled the planned event in June

Nottingham Post · Oct 7, 2022

UN renews human rights mission in Venezuela

The United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday renewed the mandate of its fact-finding mission in Venezuela, an initiative that Caracas has criticized as an aggressive tool for interfering in domestic matters.

Reuters · Oct 7, 2022

Homeless people moved from Bridgend hotels after breakdown in negotiations

The council is now advising the residents about their new accommodation

Wales Online · Oct 7, 2022

Campaigners anger over Falkirk Council's lack of action to improve Bo'ness park

Friends of Kinneil want to see definite plans, including a bid for National Lottery funding

Daily Record · Oct 7, 2022

Council spent £1m on agency social workers the year of Logan Mwangi's death

'The Council’s recent dependence on agency workers is very worrying and does not inspire confidence going forward'

Wales Online · Oct 7, 2022