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Will Ramirez-Rosa’s new Council leadership roles be ‘big step forward’ for progressives — or kick in the pants to developers?

If the new zoning chair and Council floor leader is more pragmatic than some of his critics expect, it could be a positive step for progressive politics in Chicago and developers.

Chicago Sun-Times

How North East councils can help hard-up households with cash, vouchers and support for energy and food bills

Each North East council has a share of an £832m fund to support households with their finances amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Chronicle Live

US push for UN censure of North Korea appears to stall -diplomats

U.N. Security Council negotiations on a U.S. push for the 15-member body to condemn North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launches appear to have stalled after diplomats said China and Russia had stopped engaging.

Reuters

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Mayor-elect Johnson forges ‘Unity Plan’ to reorganize the new City Council

The plan shrinks the number of Council panels from 28 to 20. Pat Dowell, whose switch of support from Lightfoot to Johnson was crucial to his victory, will be finance chair.

Chicago Sun-Times

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to review state of economy at FSDC meeting on May 8

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will review the state of the economy amid global and domestic challenges at a meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on May 8.

The Hindu

Former Congress MLC Viswa Prasad joins TDP

Former Member of A.P. Legislative Council and senior Congress leader Peerukatla Viswa Prasad is expected to join Telugu Desam Party (TDP) very soon as suggested by his loyalists and followers in Srikakulam district.

The Hindu

Newcastle grandmother's delight after Gateshead Council backs down on Askew Road bus lane fine

The Dumpling Hall pensioner is glad that "common sense" saved her from a £70 fixed penalty notice from the Askew Road bus lane

Chronicle Live

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Bid to 'derecognise' new Duke of Edinburgh fails to get enough votes

Green councillors said the title was "illegitimate" and "should not exist" ahead of the coronation weekend.

Edinburgh Live

Price hike at Derry carparks needed to fund 'critical services', council insists

Parking costs at all council owned 'pay and display' carparks has gone up

Belfast Live

NI Council Elections 2023: Alliance candidate hoping for ‘groundbreaking’ first Fermanagh council seat

The party does not currently have any elected representatives in the county

Belfast Live

Council closes part of new Omagh play park after misuse

No date has been provided as to when the park will fully reopen, but the council hopes to provide more information 'in the near future'

Belfast Live

China, Iran, Russia accuse France of human rights violations

France has been criticised by the United Nations Human Rights Council for increased police violence, including incidents that occurred during recent pension reform protests.

Radio France Internationale

Roads are to be closed to allow children to play in the street

Residents will be given signs and information cards to carry out the road closures themselves

Wales Online

Migrants at Navy Pier or McCormick Place? Alderperson says central facility better than neighborhoods for asylum-seekers

Stop “playing whack-a-mole” and disrupting neighborhoods, Ald. Maria Hadden told the Sun-Times. “We need central locations. We need large spaces,” such as McCormick Place, Navy Pier or shuttered big-box stores.

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Wales Online

Council threatens to knock down man's front garden wall if he doesn't do it first

Magistrates appearance did not go well for homeowner Khan Mahmood Khan after he asked for a 'favour' over fine

Belfast Live

Dáithí thanks council after six-year-old campaigner granted Freedom of City

The West Belfast lad has become the youngest ever beneficiary of the honour

Dublin Live

Landlord who told tenants he was selling refused planning permission for Airbnb

The landlord has also been issued a four-weeks cessation notice after Dublin City Council deemed this as “unauthorised use of the property”

Daily Mirror

McDonald's fined £475,000 after customer finds mouse droppings in cheeseburger

McDonald's has apologised and been fined £475,000 after a mouse infestation was found at its restaurant in Leytonstone, east London, which was forced to close its doors for several days

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Daily Record

Shock proposals could see Howden Park Centre and three leisure centres closed to save cash

West Lothian Leisure Board of Directors has ratified a proposal to shut Xcite Armadale, Xcite Broxburn Swimming Pool, Xcite Livingston and Howden Park Centre in Livingston

Edinburgh Live

Three West Lothian Leisure pools at risk of closing due to cuts with a loss of 75 jobs

A proposal has been submitted to West Lothian Council advising for a full closure of four of West Lothian Leiure’s venues including Xcite Armadale, Xcite Broxburn Swimming Pool, Xcite Livingston and Howden Park Centre in Livingston.

Wales Online

McDonald's told to pay £500,000 after mouse dropping found in cheeseburger

An inspection found droppings in the restaurant, as well as a half-dead mouse, and it was closed for 10 days

Chronicle Live

Row continues over footpath for residents of new Cramlington estates

People living there have no safe pedestrian access to the town

Chicago Sun-Times

Brandon Johnson to be sworn in at Credit Union 1 Arena; City Hall open house to follow

The former UIC Pavilion was the scene of the Chicago mayor-elect’s March 30 campaign rally headlined by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. That event helped energize Johnson’s base and propel him to victory.

Daily Record

Falkirk Council needs road repairs to host elite cycling race this summer

Councillors will be asked to approve an additional £300,000 of work to get ready for the big race

Wales Online

20 new bus shelters along key bus route in the Rhondda

Funding allocated from Welsh Government has provided 20 new bus shelters and various other bus stop improvements across 108 locations

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