28 h. ago Former Edinburgh council leader back in Labour after being cleared of ‘inappropriate messages’ claim

Labour has ended the suspension and Day will resume his duties as party councillor.

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45 h. ago Falkirk council leader 'devastated' as Alexander Dennis puts 400 jobs at risk

Falkirk Council has pledged support to the 400 staff at risk of redundancy following the announcement by the bus building firm.

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3 d. ago Welsh council leader 'concerned' about impact immigration plan could have on care

Cllr Huw Thomas said the UK Government's plans to restrict oversees recruitment of care workers is "certainly a matter of concern"

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3 d. ago Council leader defends Stevie Wonder and Alanis Morissette gigs in Cardiff park

Cllr Huw Thomas argued that allowing events like Blackweir Live at Bute Park will help it protect other services

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3 d. ago Senior council leader ‘confident’ of more spending review support for the poor

The head of a group of authorities in deprived areas across the North and the Midlands also called for capital investment in ‘left behind’ places.

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6 d. ago Cardiff Council leader confirms he will seek to run in the 2026 Senedd elections

The leader of Cardiff Council, Cllr Huw Thomas, has previously refused to say whether or not he will run in the 2026 Senedd elections

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9 d. ago London council leader steps down following a damning report by housing regulator

Councillor Kieron Williams has resigned after months of criticism of his administration at Southwark Council

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2 w. ago Major doubt over huge Barry marina project after company pulls out

Plans for a new marina are no longer being funded but the leader of Vale of Glamorgan Council insisted other elements of the waterfront scheme will still go ahead

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2 w. ago 'It's a cabal!': Bitter row erupts as Conservative leader told he can't defend his own council seat

Bury Council's Tory group leader Russell Bernstein has twice had his application to be a candidate turned down

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2 w. ago Merthyr Tydfil council leader on his priorities, Reform, UK Labour and his huge pride

Councillor Brent Carter became the Labour leader of Merthyr Tydfil Council in September 2024 following the resignation of the previous independent leader after a by election

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2 w. ago Putin mouthpeice makes chilling 'WWIII' claim in desponse to Trump's rage

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, has warned US leader Donald Trump that only "one really bad thing" can come from Moscow's escalating confrontation with the West

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2 w. ago Oldham council leader says borough faces 'serious challenge' following no

"We have a serious challenge in Oldham around identity politics."

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2 w. ago Stockport council's new leader gives update on £59 garden waste charge

The new fee has led to criticism from some residents

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3 w. ago Andy Burnham gives verdict on Oldham council leader after 'secret letter' controversy

Oldham leader was accused of ‘undermining’ the will of the council

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3 w. ago New council leader aims to be a 'unifier' despite major divisions

Independent Councillor Brian Connolly has been elected as Leader of South Ayrshire Council, replacing Conservative Martin Dowey who is accused of making promises to help a businessman secure a major contract.

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3 w. ago Oldham council leader clings to power as independents attempt takeover

The leadership challenge failed

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3 w. ago "A really f****** serious democratic issue": The 'secret letter' threatening to topple a council leader

The wording of a 'secret letter' could bring uncertainty to the council leadership.

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3 w. ago Brian Connolly named new leader as South Ayrshire council votes on new chief

Brian Connolly was voted in as new leader this morning.

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3 w. ago Operator chosen to run town's new market hall as sneak peek published

'Market will survive and thrive into the future' - council leader

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3 w. ago He was leader of Salford Council for 15 years, this is why he resigned from the Labour Party

Neal Keeling speaks to veteran councillor Bill Hinds about his long career of public service, and why he's decided to leave the Labour Party after 51 years.

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