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West Lothian community councils getting 'divorced' only a year after merger

Neighbourhoods in northern Livingston will be better represented by two distinct community groups, say councillors after three month consultation

Edinburgh Live

China, India firms dropped by Norway fund over Myanmar weapons

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, has divested from the two firms over sales of weaponry to Myanmar.

Al Jazeera

Bristol youth centre plans secure financial support from council

Charities behind the proposed facility in the south of the city have said it could help to support thousands of young people and the recruitment of more youth workers

Birmingham Post

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EU court backs move to prise open bloc's decision making

European Union member states must grant public access to documents circulated in their working groups for adopting laws, an EU court ruled on Wednesday, as efforts to prise open the bloc's legislative machine make further progress.

Reuters

Council leader pledges more affordable homes across Trafford

More than 1,000 properties set to take shape across the borough

Manchester Evening News

Liverpool Council looking for seven top directors with salaries totalling nearly £900,000 per year

Council announces major restructure of its senior leadership team

Liverpool Echo

Council tax is set to rise even further as Andy Burnham blames inflation

Andy Burnham has said he will freeze one part of council tax, but the rest is set to rise

Manchester Evening News

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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

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

Belfast 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

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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.

Wales Online

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'

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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

WEKU

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.

Manchester Evening News

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

Zenger

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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