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West Lothian rejects MSP claim it failed to recruit teachers with £5m fund

SNP MSP claims that an additional £5m has only seen 29 teachers hired instead of 100, but senior council officials and the Labour administration insisted the money had been used properly and defended their record in education

Edinburgh Live

Iran Accuses Kurdish Opposition of Isfahan Attack

The Iranian Supreme National Security Council accused Kurdish opposition factions based in Iraq of being "involved" in a drone attack that targeted a military facility in Isfahan. Nournews, a news agency affiliated with the Council, reported that parts of the drones that were used to carry out the hostile action…

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Australian council forced to dispel ‘bizarre’ claims of Elon Musk using mind-control chips

Spread of ‘rightwing conspiracies’ about Salisbury’s smart infrastructure scheme prompts councillors to pass extraordinary motion

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After 15-year odyssey, Norfolk Southern gets final OK for massive rail yard expansion in Englewood

Last month, Ald. Jeanette Taylor delayed the project, which has drawn scrutiny over residential displacement, truck traffic and pollution. Wednesday, she admonished Norfolk Southern — but voted for the expansion.

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council short-circuits Lightfoot’s plan for quick vote on ComEd franchise agreement

The mayor called the slowdown a “parliamentary game” and tried to call the Council back to meet Tuesday, just to rescue the deal. But that effort also was defeated, and the Council isn’t scheduled to meet again until March.

Chicago Sun-Times

Belfast City Council set new district rates tariffs with increase of 7.99%

It means retail and homes across the city will be paying even more every month

Belfast Live

Edinburgh plan to axe classroom assistants and support teachers in budget papers

The council is facing a £76 million black hole in its finances, and officials warned that even if all their proposed savings are implemented, a further £3.7 million in savings - or income - will need to be found.

Edinburgh Live

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Roderick Sawyer hopes to be part of another mayoral dynasty

Sawyer, the son of Eugene Sawyer, Chicago’s mayor from 1987-89, is giving up his 6th Ward City Council seat with the goal of turning Lori Lightfoot into a one-term mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Glasgow Red Road flats and Sighthill abandoned land still without housing a decade later

A Springburn and Robroyston councillor said a brick has still not been laid after he had to leave his flat about 11 years ago.

Glasgow Live

Leeds City Council 'doing everything possible' to tackle mouldy homes as report set to be published

The council says it is committed to ensuring the 'health and safety' of its tenants

Leeds Live

Liverpool schools hit with £2.3m bill after council energy blunder

But schools are still yet to find out if the council will reimburse them for the costly mistakes made

Liverpool Echo

Falkirk swimming pool closures will deny future sporting talent, Labour warn

Labour councillors met with lots of local swimming groups who are opposed to the plans

Daily Record

$1M settlement in fatal police shooting stalls in committee

Some City Council members were furious over plans to settle the lawsuit by the mother of Sharell Brown, noting the Civilian Office of Police Accountability concluded Brown was armed and posed a threat to Chicago police officers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man forced to pay bailiffs £500 fine after council misreads his number plate

Steven Ward, 41, says he was woken up by bailiffs from enforcement firm CDER Group threatening to take his and his girlfriend’s cars off their driveway

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Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago reaches tentative deal with ComEd on city electric service, City Council members say

Besides a franchise agreement to continue operating the city’s electric grid, there’s also an “Energy and Equity Agreement” that sets economic impact objectives ComEd and the city will pursue together.

Liverpool Echo

Wirral Council golf course plans 'kick in the teeth' to campaigners

The council said reopening the golf course would create "significant risks" and likely all golf courses on the Wirral would lose money

Liverpool Echo

Council set to part fund new £330k 'mini-roads' scheme

A disused ampitheatre in Everton has been earmarked by the local authority

Irish Mirror

'A pothole destroyed my car tyre and I got €100 from the council to cover cost' - here's how you can do the same

The driving instructor from Meath was furious when one of the tyres on his car was destroyed by a pothole

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Daily Record

Proposals for £2 parking fee at key South Lanarkshire Council-run visitor attractions

Charges could be in force at the likes of Chatelherault Country Park, Calderglen Country Park and James Hamilton Heritage Park

Asharq Al-Awsat

Alimi Returns to Aden, Thanks Coalition, Donor Countries

The Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, affirmed the keenness of the Council and the government to fulfill their declared pledges to Yemenis. Alimi arrived in Aden on Saturday, coming from Riyadh. Alimi told Saba News Agency that the government aimed to increase Yemen's presence in the…

The National (Scotland)

Tron funding cut raises wider fears about the health of Scotland's culture sector

ONE of Scotland’s most important theatre companies is in danger of becoming much diminished following the decision of Glasgow City Council not to…

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh locals baffled as council put pavements over junctions on quiet road

Several residents in the Newhaven area have voiced their opinion on the new road layout on their street, with several junctions making way for continuous pavements laid with tarmac.

Edinburgh Live

Return of Edinburgh cycle hire scheme 'unlikely' as cost estimated at £20m

Transport leaders are keen to see some form of cycle hire scheme brought back, but an official report showed the cost of a city-wide scheme would be too much.

Nottingham Post

Nottingham charity faces being 'homeless' after being asked to pay for whole building

Nottingham City Council is asking them to take over the whole building and cover all the costs including repairs, utilities, and insurance

Bristol Post

Bristol City Council threatened with court battle over zoo car park plans approval

Planning committee granted permission for the second time in November after the high court quashed original unlawful decision

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