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New village planned near Edinburgh with 400 homes, shops and a health centre

The land next to the popular retail park in Straiton has been allocated for development by the Midlothian Council's newest Local Development Plan (LDP) strategy.

Edinburgh Live

A Gore-y assignment for Linda Clark

The troubled Gore council looks to call in a legal-political-media troubleshooter to restore order, Vaneesa Bellew reports

Newsroom.co.nz

Operation continues to target the illegal movement of animals after puppies seized

The PAWS for Thought operation aims to protect the welfare of animals being transported illegally

Belfast Live

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Derry leisure centre closures for Bank Holiday Monday

Derry City and Strabane District Council issued a statement on Thursday about upcoming closures

Belfast Live

Edinburgh trams to Newhaven long-awaited launch date for passengers announced

The first Newhaven tram services carrying passengers have been given an official launch date by the City of Edinburgh Council on Thursday, and it is not far away.

Edinburgh Live

With sometimes self-deprecating humor, Johnson presides over first City Council meeting

The new mayor more than made it through his first Council meeting with grace, style and plenty of jokes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Housing plan for migrants proposed by group of Latino City Council members

The plan, backed by Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) and others, includes finding unused buildings that, with community approval, could be temporary shelters — and the first step on the road to permanent housing for migrants and homeless people.

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Tensions erupt as Wirral Council elects new leader

Labour was accused of entering a "coalition of power" with the Conservatives

Liverpool Echo

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.

Tribune News Service

'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

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

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Tribune News Service

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.

WEKU

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

The Hindu

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

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Liverpool Echo

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"

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Edinburgh Live

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Barchart

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.

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