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Presentation to Lexington officials addresses violence, enforcement, and re-entry

For a second week, a presentation before Lexington city council members focused on addressing violence in the bluegrass community

WEKU

More prison sentences for people who breach family violence orders in Victoria as police crack down on perpetrators

More people than ever are being imprisoned for breaching family violence orders in Victoria as police have become increasingly responsive to the state's scourge of abuse, recording a fivefold increase in the number of breach offences in the decade to 2020.

ABC News

Falkirk Council elections: Final plea from three major parties before voters go to polls

With polling day upon us, candidates in Falkirk Council area are anxious to secure last minute votes.

Daily Record

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Lexington city officials weighing new options for waste disposal

Lexington city officials are exploring ways to reduce garbage going to the landfill and increase free compost for residents. Several Council members toured a waste digester operation in Sevierville Tennessee.

WEKU

Caruso donated to politicians opposing abortion in the past. Will that matter to L.A. voters?

Abortion became an unlikely issue in the Los Angeles mayor's race this week after a draft Supreme Court opinion published Monday by Politico appeared to show that the nation's highest court is poised to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

Los Angeles Times

Moy cenotaph vandalised in 'particularly nasty' attack

Sinn Fein councillor Dominic Molloy branded the actions of those responsible as “disgraceful”

Belfast Live

Local councillors are a mystery to most but they still do real good

As a lawyer working with young people in desperate situations, I am used to speaking truth to power. Yet, my recent decision to stand as a local councillor has revealed a world of accountability that I simply had not appreciated.

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Gym owner who faced £10,000 Covid fine for opening in lockdown avoids prosecution

Alex Lowndes refused to close his Gainz Fitness & Strength in Bedford during the second lockdown in November 2020 - the case, brought by Bedford Borough Council, collapsed when it couldn't bring enough evidence

Daily Mirror

Falkirk council's new finance chief means new senior team has a 50:50 gender split

Amanda Templeman takes the reins as Falkirk Council's new chief finance officer.

Daily Record

Unite strike: Further disruption to council services expected in parts of NI this week

Unite members are striking after rejecting a 1.75% pay increase amid soaring inflation

Belfast Live

Proposed NSW government planning changes to rubber stamp development, councils warn

Councils across New South Wales are warning the state government that its proposed changes to planning laws are a "rubber stamp for developers".

ABC News

'Mayor model works for those who have the Mayor’s ear, but not for the rest'

Carla Denyer is co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, the Green parliamentary candidate for Bristol West, and a councillor for Clifton Down

Bristol Post

SNP have clear vision for Glasgow at this vital council election

In her Daily Record column, MP Alison Thewliss says the SNP-led council in the city should be re-relected.

Daily Record

Borrell says EU aims to pass new Russia sanctions at next Foreign Affairs Council meeting

The European Union hopes to pass the sixth round of sanctions against Russia at the next meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, the bloc's chief diplomat said on Monday.

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Belfast Live

Belfast's Queen Street office block gets Council green light

It is estimated that 710 employees will work in the building once operational

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Elections 2022: Labour promises investment in local housing and building workforce

Labour has led the minority administration since 2017 and points to the success of collegiate approach in local government to get things done, citing the council's performance during the pandemic

Liverpool Echo

Local elections 2022: Wirral, Knowsley, Sefton and St Helens go to the polls for Merseyside votes

We take a look at the key issues and major battles that will define crucial council votes across our region this week

Daily Record

The SNP have a clear vision for Glasgow at this vital council election

In her Daily Record column, MP Alison Thewliss says the SNP-led council in the city should be re-relected.

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UN Extends Libya Mission by Three Months

The United Nations Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for three months, with Russia vetoing a longer prolongation until a new envoy is appointed. The text extends until July 31, 2022 the mandate of UNSMIL and “calls upon…

Nottingham Post

Nottingham City Council leader's response to call for intervention at authority

NottinghamshireLive called for intervention at the authority

Belfast Live

Belfast Council agrees to appoint 'race champion' for city

Council says ethnic groups "find it challenging to engage with official structures, and difficult to play a full and equal part in civic life"

Belfast Live

Grange Park in Omagh set for huge transformation

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council said the work is due to begin on Tuesday 2 May

Manchester Evening News

Distraught Northern Quarter bar owner slams 'unfair' decision as it faces 'huge struggle' to survive the summer

Alvarium's future is far from certain, its owner says

Belfast Live

Belfast Council looking into community energy projects across city

Council hopes to follow example of Edenderry Village project where locals will make their own heat energy from a river

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council to hold emergency meeting on care abuse scandal two days before election

New allegations surrounding the council's care services will be addressed at the emergency meeting just two days before voting will take place in the local elections.

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