7 h. ago School librarians to be axed in Glasgow under 'damaging cuts' by city council

School librarian posts would be cut under the savings drive, with unions now being consulted.

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9 h. ago City council to review new tax zone proposal for London area development

City council to review new tax zone proposal for London area development  KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi

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25 h. ago Chicago City Council takes radical step to fight against ‘teen takeovers’

Mayor Brandon Johnson called the ordinance’s passage a ‘politicized knee-jerk reaction’

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5 d. ago Liam Gallagher slams Scottish council for description of Oasis fans

Edinburgh City Council officials described Oasis fans as ‘older’, ‘rowdy’ and ‘taking up more room’.

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5 d. ago Oasis' Liam Gallagher issues stunning 'attitude stinks' rebuke of Edinburgh council over 'fat' fan comments

Leaked Edinburgh City Council briefing documents have angered Oasis fans - as well as band frontman Liam Gallagher.

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6 d. ago Christians vow to sue 'Wokeminster' council if they put up trans

In collaboration with Westminster City Council, the Crown Estate, who own the majority of properties on Regent Street, plan to fly Progress Pride flags in 20 locations throughout central London.

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7 d. ago City staffer arrested after ‘impersonating a council member online’ to compliment officials he’d argued with

The staffer has been charged with a third-degree felony

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7 d. ago Why there's plenty to like in Rachel Reeves' Spending Review for Edinburgh

The Chancellor’s Spending Review announcements should be welcomed, writes Edinburgh City Council leader Jane Megaher.

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8 d. ago London council defends decision to twin with occupied city in West Bank

Brent Council voted to twin with the West Bank city of Nablus at a meeting in May

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1 week ago Homeless people could be arrested after refusing three offers of shelter in Silicon Valley city

The City Council of San Jose, California, is voting on a controversial proposal that would make homeless people eligible for arrest if they reject three offers of housing

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1 week ago Outcry as traffic wardens ticket people marking charity event

Newport City Council say their visit had been in the calendar for several weeks

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1 week ago Good luck finding a spot at the beach! Majorca AXES 1,700 sunbeds from its beaches

Palma City Council has announced it will reduce the number of sunbeds available on four of the capital's beaches by 20 per cent, starting next year.

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1 week ago Council tenant had to survive on ready meals for eight months due to lack of kitchen

Westminster City Council has agreed to compensate the unnamed tenant to the tune of nearly £6,500

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1 week ago Labour council flies Romani flag to celebrate 'Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller History Month'

Cambridge City Council had put the flag, which was adopted in the 1970s, up outside the Guildhall in the city centre for the month of June.

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2 w. ago Family's hopes of building extension for sick relative receives boost

Newport City Council planning officers had opposed plans for the annexe, storage space, and home working area next to a converted barn in Bishton

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2 w. ago Readers’ Letters: Councils need to be better informed on road pollution

A reader is unimpressed with the latest road proposals from Edinburgh City Council

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2 w. ago New York City Democratic mayoral primary debate: six key takeaways

Frontrunners Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani sparred on stage as all candidates said they’d stand up to TrumpIn the first debate of the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, nine candidates took the stage and fielded questions on housing, affordability, crime, policing, public safety, political regrets and how each candidate would handle the Trump administration if elected.The candidates included former New York governor Andrew Cuomo; democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani; the New York City council speaker, Adrienne Adams; the current New York City comptroller, Brad Lander; former comptroller Scott Stringer; former Bronx assemblyman Michael Blake; state senators Zellnor Myrie and Jessica Ramos; and former hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Edinburgh council backs new cruise ship passenger levy as 'fair' move following tourist tax

Edinburgh City Council wants the powers to introduce a levy on cruise ships.

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3 w. ago Injunction over pickets in strike by bin workers to continue indefinitely

Members of Unite have been on all-out strike since March 11 in a row over pay and jobs in Birmingham.

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3 w. ago Anne thanks medical staff who treated those injured in Liverpool victory parade

The Princess Royal was already due to be in Liverpool on Tuesday to visit Cunard ship the Queen Anne.

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