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City Council urged to approve public financing of Chicago elections

Alisa Kaplan, executive director of Reform for Illinois, called public campaign financing “a very small investment ... that can really have a very high return on investment in terms of how it transforms the political landscape.”

Chicago Sun-Times

World Athletics says transgender policy not set in stone after athlete criticism

The global organisation is consulting with member federations over a new policy.

The Independent UK

Arnold shoppers remain hopeful of improvements to 'north side of town' despite failed levelling up bid

Council plans were in place for a new leisure centre, library and park

Nottingham Post

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Developer eyes turning gravel into gold

As a local council moves to corral burgeoning growth within its town boundary, a private developer is again looking to take it into the hinterland.

Newsroom.co.nz

Surfer numbers double at some Gold Coast breaks in five years as council looks to manage the wave

Crowds at some Gold Coast surf breaks have doubled in the past five years. Here's how authorities are managing it.

ABC News

Scotland Secretary Alister Jack encourages councils to have another go at levelling up bids for Kilmarnock and Ayr

The Secretary of State for Scotland lauded East Ayrshire's successful bid for the Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter project, and said unsuccessful bids for the Bellfield Interchange and Ayr leisure centre should be revisited.

Daily Record

Glasgow leader demands urgent meeting with Michael Gove over levelling up fund

The city missed out on winning cash in the latest round of bids, something Council Leader Susan Aitken said had to be addressed.

Glasgow Live

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North Tyneside mayor slams 'disgraceful' levelling up fund snub and takes aim at Rishi's Catterick Garrison boost

A motion to write to the Prime Minister and Michael Gove pleading for them to reconsider a bid that would secure the cross Tyne ferry has caused a stir in North Tyneside Council's chambers

Chronicle Live

Design team appointed as part of £8million Enniskillen theatre refurbishment

The local council says it will enhance the visitor experience and provide new opportunities for artists and audiences

Belfast Live

Reparations for Black people: Philadelphia group urges City Council to create task force and enforce existing law

PHILADELPHIA — A Black liberation group is calling on City Council to study the effect of slavery on Black Philadelphians today and recommend ways to execute reparations.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

UK Government minister defends giving Wales £50m for a train station but not £5bn as a share of HS2

UK government transport minister Mark Harper said the Levelling Up system showed a 'really good collaborative approach' but Cardiff council's leader bemoaned having to go 'cap in hand'

Wales Online

Gateshead Sage Arena delayed to 2025 after confirmation of £20m Levelling Up Fund boost

The huge complex has been hit with doubts caused by spiralling construction bills and has already been redrawn in an effort to cut its building costs

Chronicle Live

Lexington Council continues to explore more civic engagement options

Lexington city leaders continue to investigate ways to enhance civic engagement in and around urban county government. Members of the General Government and Planning Council Committee got a final report from Richard Young of CivicLex this week.

WEKU

MP slammed as he admits he DIDN'T support town's bid for millions in Levelling Up cash

Wigan Council's leaders pointed the finger at Leigh's MP after they failed to get Levelling Up funding for the town centre

Manchester Evening News

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Israeli And PA Envoys Hurl Accusations At Security Council

The Israeli and Palestinian Authority ambassadors to the United Nations slung barbs at each other in a fiery debate.

Wales Online

What the £20m Levelling Up cash will be spent on in Swansea, and the bids that weren't successful

A major Levelling Up Fund announcement was a mixed bag for Swansea, with one opposition councillor saying the fund was a way 'to pacify the electorate'

Daily Record

EE masts blunder is an 'embarrassment and disgrace' for South Ayrshire Council, says Bob Shields

The Ayrshire Post columnist and Independent councillor, who long argued against the demolition of the Riverside flats, has slammed the farcical fallout now enveloping County Buildings.

Belfast Live

Bangor Waterfront secures £40m for redevelopment and this is what it will be spent on

The Council will now work through a series of stages as detailed below before any construction begins on the Bangor Waterfront Development

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Irish Mirror

Irish mum's plea for help as 'mice run across children's beds'

"I have four young kids and they can’t even play with toys or anything as these mice droppings are everywhere"

Evening Standard

London suburbs in revolt over Sadiq Khan’s Ulez expansion

Bromley joins other Tory-run councils Bexley, Harrow and Hillingdon to ‘examine the legal basis’ of the plan

Glasgow Live

Glasgow City Council considering axing 800 teaching jobs and closing schools early to save money

Glasgow City Council is considering drastic measures to cuts to education to help slash £51 million from its budget. Reducing school psychologists and dyslexia support are among measures being considered.

Nottingham Post

Nearly 150 residents object to plans for huge new estate near Retford

The plans will be decided on by Bassetlaw District Council

Daily Record

Scots council wants Harry Styles to buy valuable number plate to help boost funds

The cash-strapped local authority was given the plate decades ago and it’s not been in use since 2022.

Wales Online

Councillor fears proposed waste collection changes could pose health risk

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is also proposing a charge for green waste collection

Glasgow Live

East Renfrewshire council hoping to sell rare number plate for 'six-figures' to reduce £30m budget gap

The 'HS 0' number plate could attract celebrities from the likes of Harry Styles to Helen Skelton - as the council look to make a six-figure sum by selling the rare plate.

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