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Civic Federation’s acting president makes case for major reform of city government

Over the years, the Civic Federation has repeatedly advocated for cutting the 50-member City Council in half, only to have alderpersons protect their fiefdoms.

Chicago Sun-Times

West Lothian Council issue stern response to Scottish Swimming letter following pool closure decision

Scottish Swimming urged the council to reconsider the planned closures, which will see three swimming pools close on August 31, but the council say it's a necessary move.

Daily Record

Derry and Strabane council consider legal action over Stormont cuts

Derry City and Strabane council 'most significantly impacted' by planned cuts to grant for poorer council areas

Belfast Live

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Divided City Council approves $1 million settlement in police shooting case

“The sin of the police officer was he turned the body camera off a little too soon. ... We should not be paying this family a million dollars,” said Ald. Nick Sposato. But Ald. Chris Taliaferro disagreed: “Either we trust our lawyers or we don’t.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Manchester council's plans to buy a solar farm have been ditched

A new report has detailed how the council will de-carbonise in the next few years

Manchester Evening News

Glasgow fight to get Pride flag flown more at council chambers

Councillors will hear how there "is increasing threats to trans and gender-nonconforming people."

Glasgow Live

Campaigners vow to fight for children's park and green spaces

"If there's a fight, guarantee we will fight"

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West Lothian delay to parking ban decision so villagers can have their say

A decision on a parking ban in the centre of Kirknewton has been delayed until August to allow villagers to air their objections to councillors

Edinburgh Live

Glasgow must build on school's powerful response to racism says councillor

The school produced a play, which tackled inequality and race among other issues.

Glasgow Live

AOC, Nadler among Congress members urging Mayor Adams to back off ‘short-sighted’ NYC budget cuts as deadline looms

Some of New York City’s most influential members of Congress are calling on Mayor Eric Adams to back off a string of “short-sighted” spending cuts he’s seeking as part of the next municipal budget, which is due in less than two weeks.

Tribune News Service

Sparks fly in council chamber over Halloween fireworks cancellation

“I am deeply uncomfortable that significant decisions are being taken outside the control or knowledge of this Council”

Belfast Live

It's a net winner, as tennis courts in Ayrshire town given spectacular makeover

The revamp follows a joint investment by the UK Government, the LTA Tennis Foundation, together with South Ayrshire Council’s Coastal Communities Fund, Barr Environmental, through the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund, and Prestwick Tennis and Fitness.

Daily Record

Glasgow call for council to support better wage rise for college lecturers

Lecturers belonging to the union EIS-FELA have been taking strike action over pay.

Glasgow Live

Singleton Council joins race to net zero

The council will source 100 per cent of its electricity from renewables by 2030

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Brandon Johnson not taking Lori Lightfoot’s word on city finances

With his financial team now in place, the new mayor will do his own forecast and hold several community meetings next month. His predecessor’s “midyear” budget forecast in April claimed an $85 million shortfall — among the lowest in recent Chicago history.

Daily Record

Eyesore hotel in Falkirk district will be demolished if councillors agree

The Royal Hotel in Slamannan is in such poor condition it will be sold to Falkirk Council for £0

Wales Online

Life on Cardiff's streets: 'I have been spat at and not long ago I was woken up by somebody p***ing on me'

We spoke to people in Cardiff who have or are currently facing homelessness in Wales' capital city

The Guardian - UK

Sheffield council issues apology over tree-felling scandal

The city’s new Labour leader has accepted that some of the 17,500 trees cut down were healthy

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Glasgow Live

Number of Glasgow children in poverty 'shows need for universal holiday food programme'

Concerns over figures showing the rate of child poverty in Glasgow come as the council expressed its disappointment at a lack of information over holiday food funding from the Scottish Government.

Tribune News Service

Programs that help NYC migrants achieve financial independence are in jeopardy

As New York City struggles to assimilate a deluge of migrants, key education and child care programs that help make recent arrivals less reliant on city services are at risk of being pulled out from under them.

The National (Scotland)

Councillors share Glasgow's success on homelessness at Brussels Urban Summit

WE are all familiar with the old joke that when waiting for a bus three come alone at the same time- it happened in Brussels last week.

Daily Record

Ray of hope for closure-threatened care homes

West Lothian Council has offered half the cash to avert closures

Al Jazeera

In a first, UN rights chief seeks presence in India and China

Volker Turk who took over UN body last year calls for greater political support to establish office in India and China.

WEKU

Lexington's historic budget covers social needs and addresses employee pay.

The chair of the Lexington City Council’s budget committee says a historic budget will work to help address the needs of the most vulnerable.

Liverpool Echo

July a 'massive month' for Liverpool's active travel and cycling plans

Crucial period as councillor admits city's cycling offer is "not yet where it should be"

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