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Mayor Adams takes heat for trying to water down NYC right-to-shelter law — ‘Beyond disturbing,’ say critics

Mayor Adams weathered a torrent of criticism Wednesday for his administration’s legal push to diminish the city’s right-to-shelter law, with detractors calling the move misguided and demanding the mayor reconsider.

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'Predetermined outcome' undermined ACT planning reform

There needs to be better consultation with the community, the council says.

The Canberra Times

Migrant funding hits roadblock in City Council

Parliamentary maneuver postpones a final vote on a $51 million fund transfer — enough to help the city deal with the crisis till the end of June.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Johnson wins first test of City Council muscle

By a 41-9 vote, Mayor Brandon Johnson reshaped the City Council in his progressive image.

Chicago Sun-Times

'Lifeline' funding for West Lothian theatre facing threat of closure

Council will fund Howden Park from August until the end of March while the search for new operator goes on

Edinburgh Live

Plans for affordable housing near Cardiff Airport train station set for final approval

The Vale of Glamorgan Council's planning committee will meet this week to make a decision on the plans

Wales Online

GM receives tax incentives to support potential $3.5 billion Indiana battery plant

An Indiana county council on Tuesday evening approved tax incentives for a $3.5 billion battery plant investment by General Motors Co. and battery partner Samsung SDI.

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For the first time, Lexington Parking Authority budget goes before the City Council

Lexington’s City Council Tuesday got a rundown on the Parking Authority’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Board Chair Jim Frazier said expenses continue to go up as a part of the $5 million budget.

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NYC Mayor Adams’ budget boss says city on track to blow past $4.3 billion migrant crisis cost estimate: ‘God bless us’

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams has estimated that the city will spend $4.3 billion on the local asylum-seeker crisis by next summer — but his budget director suggested Tuesday that eye-popping price tag could actually be an understatement.

Tribune News Service

Governing after winning: On the road ahead for the Congress government in Karnataka

For the Congress government in Karnataka, the focus must now be on governance, and not on placating every faction

The Hindu

Calls for Lark Lane 'solution' after diners narrowly escape horror crash

"I think this is a shot across the bows, it is a warning to the council and we need them to get moving on a proper long-term solution for Lark Lane"

Liverpool Echo

Brandon Johnson’s first City Council meeting certain to be tamer than Lightfoot’s

Senior adviser Jason Lee said the mayor has been doing some rehearsing to make sure he’s comfortable with the gavel in his hand and running the meeting smoothly.

Chicago Sun-Times

All Edinburgh council vehicles set to be tracked despite union fears over data misuse

The council dismissed concerns saying there have been very few instances where driver data has been used to investigate employee misconduct.

Edinburgh Live

Johnson forges compromise to expand outdoor dining in Chicago

The mayor is making permanent an expanded outdoor dining program that helped restaurants and bars get through the pandemic, while he preserves input from the local alderperson.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Platinum – The Bullish Trend Reaches a Critical Point

Platinum is a rare industrial and precious metal with many applications, including as a financial asset. Most of the world’s annual platinum supplies come from South Africa and Russia. While gold and palladium prices reached record highs in 2022, platinum remains significantly below its record 2008 peak.

Edinburgh Live

Concern Edinburgh care home closures consultation will not focus on replacement services

Council bosses have said the care homes are no longer fit for purpose but there are concerns decisions about their future are being taken by unelected officials.

Daily Record

Family of eight share four beds after being forced to stay in 'horrendous' hotel after eviction

The family were evicted from their home of nearly seven years on March 20 and were put up in a budget hotel.

Tribune News Service

As NYC’s budget deadline looms, City Council projects $1.8B more in revenue than Mayor Adams’ projections

The New York City Council’s latest budget forecast estimates the city will take in $1.8 billion more in revenue than what Mayor Adams’ administration has projected over the next two fiscal years — an updated fiscal prediction Council leaders intend to use as leverage as the July 1 budget deadline…

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Wales Online

No new expressions of interest in St David's Hall as takeover plans take step forward

Cardiff Council said a VEAT notice will be published by the end of May

Wales Online

Shuttle bus and new rules for outdoor seating announced as part of Penarth seafront plans

The Vale of Glamorgan Council's cabinet will meet this week to discuss the plans

Wales Online

Family of nine share four beds in Cardiff hotel which ‘stinks of cannabis’

One of their daughters is studying for her GCSEs while sharing a bed with her younger siblings and mum is pregnant. They describe the hotel as 'horrendous'

Daily Record

Falkirk elite swimming team back calls to keep high school swimming pools open

Members of FIRST swim team met with Labour councillors to discuss the plans for pool closures

Wales Online

Developers to be offered zero interest loans to improve safety of high rise buildings in Wales

Cardiff Council's cabinet made an in principle decision to administer the Welsh Government loan

Glasgow Live

Kirkintilloch Canal Festival announces line-up with free attractions and live performances

The first acts have been confirmed for the free Saturday night concert for the 2023 Kirkintilloch Canal Festival with live performances and free attractions taking place across the weekend.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh resident criticises council for bungled double yellow lines in quiet area

The local said that the council did not put down any cones or notify residents that the double yellow lines were coming in. He says it is indicative of the council's lack of consultation with residents.

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