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Proposed Bristol waste charge hikes a 'charter for fly-tippers', councillors warn

The increases are needed to cover soaring costs but may be reconsidered

Bristol Post

14 Liverpool politicians named in council parking probe and their explanations

An ECHO investigation has revealed those accused of using "back door" route to get parking tickets rescinded - here we publish their full explanations

Liverpool Echo

Care services in East Renfrewshire facing cuts as council admit 'difficult' budget choices

East Renfrewshire's health and social care partnership is facing a budget gap of between £5m and £10m and officials are planning to introduce 'prioritisation'.

Glasgow Live

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Saudi Crown Prince Chairs Meeting of Council of Economic and Development Affairs

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, chaired a meeting for the council on Tuesday. The council reviewed several economic and development issues, including a presentation submitted by the Ministry of Economy and Planning regarding local and global economic…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Falkirk Council set to hike prices for charging electric vehicles as costs outstrip income

A report to councillors also suggests increasing the overstay charges significantly

Daily Record

'It's no way to live' — Dublin residents living in horror mould-ridden flats

One mum said an electric socket went on fire went because of the water in the walls of her children's bedroom

Dublin Live

Improving Falkirk bus services would cost too much money, council warned

Council officials also admit they simply don't have the funds to implement any recommendations.

Daily Record

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Amount of 'competent' Nottingham City Council finance staff remains 'major concern'

Key points from the latest report on Nottingham City Council include several concerns, but also progress in many areas.

Nottingham Post

'Parents on the school run have been blocking our driveway for 40 years - we've had enough'

Pauline Thomas, who has cancer, says she has had difficulty getting to her hospital appointments because of parents blocking her in

Wales Online

Man could face £50,000 flytipping fine after trying to create community allotment in derelict park

Simon Martin could face a £50,000 fine or prison after he tried to bring a derelict play park back into use as an allotment

Wales Online

Sundance 2023: Documentaries and Short Films of Note

In the last of a four-part survey, our film critic CJ Sheu reviews documentaries and short films at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

The News Lens

Firm told to remove controversial car park CCTV cameras as people fined daily

Smart Parking have now appealed the decision and threatened the council with legal action

Liverpool Echo

'School-run parents have been blocking our driveway for nearly 40 YEARS - we've had enough'

"It got to the point where my son couldn't get out of the gate because it was blocked off."

Manchester Evening News

Plans for no council tax increase for 60% of households in Rushcliffe

The Council Tax charge could remain in the lowest 25% in the country

Nottingham Post

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Wales Online

Woman refuses to pull down extension built five years ago because she 'can't afford to'

The homeowner has been fined after being charged with breaching an enforcement notice

Manchester Evening News

Secrets of the Tower of Light... and what it says about the future

You'll have seen the striking white 'Granada Familia' on the tram. But what does it do?

Chicago Sun-Times

Budget Committee chair becomes latest member of Lightfoot’s leadership team to abandon mayor’s reelection bid

Fed up with Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s uncollaborative, my-way-or-the-highway approach to the City Council, Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd) is endorsing mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson.

Chronicle Live

Council tax in Northumberland set to rise by 4.63% with £17 million in cuts also earmarked

The leader of the council had previously promised to "look very hard" to avoid such an increase

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Daily Record

Row breaks out as SNP accuses council of squandering money to recruit teachers

West Lothian Council's Chief Executive hit back, calling the allegation "completely inaccurate"

The National (Scotland)

Plans proposed to save iconic Scottish arts venue

SNP councillors have confirmed their City of Edinburgh Council budget plan which is set to include £4.5m of funding to the King’s Theatre.

Newcastle Herald

Access re-opens at South Newcastle Beach during Supercars

"During the event, temporary pedestrian access will be provided from King Edward Park, through the site to Newcastle Beach via the lower promenade."

Daily Record

Scots kids 'exposed to hardcore porn' on school laptops as council launches probe

Kids at a primary school in the Highland Council area saw the X-rated images after clicking on an ad in a webpage in their classroom

Chronicle Live

Petition to save Gateshead countryside ranger from council cuts achieves over 1,200 signatures

Many residents and fans of the Gateshead countryside want to see parks and reserves maintained and the countryside ranger position kept.

Evening Standard

Indian takeaway in Walthamstow closes after inspectors discover mouse infestation

The Ranna Indian takeway has to overhaul hygiene before being permitted to re-open after mice droppings were found

Edinburgh Live

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

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