67 h. 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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4 d. ago Talented Ayrshire musician performs in national event at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Luke Parkhill was the South Ayrshire representative in the national event.

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5 d. ago Watchdog assessing complaints about FOUR South Ayrshire councillors' conduct

The Ethical Standards Commissioner revealed that four members were subject of complaints.

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5 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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1 week ago No National Park for Ayrshire as Scottish Government drop plans

Plans for the Galloway National Park which would have included parts of South and East Ayrshire have been dropped by the Scottish Government.

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1 week ago Worries over pause on applications to South Ayrshire Coastal Communities Fund

South Ayrshire Council has agreed to pause applications to the £140k fund, instead directly supporting projects that have already been deemed suitable

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1 week ago Warning for South Ayrshire pubs allowing illegal drinking outside

The prolonged period of good weather saw more venues allow outdoor drinking, but some have not sought permission to do so.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Charity group celebrates positive review after unannounced spot check

Crossroads (South Ayrshire) Care Attendant Scheme was graded as ‘very good’ across two quality indicators.

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1 week ago Ayr MSP urges local organisations to apply for CashBack for communities funding

Organisations across South Ayrshire can apply for a share of £26m available through the next round of the The Scottish Government initiative.

Economics

1 week 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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1 week 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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2 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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2 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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2 w. ago Councillors accused of 'rearranging the chairs on the Titanic' during South Ayrshire leadership crisis

SNP, Labour and ex-Conservatives argued that the only way for SAC to restore its reputation in wake of leadership crisis was a changing of the guard.

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

The leadership challenge failed

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2 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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