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Councillors to vote against raising own allowances as cost of living crisis bites

A special meeting is set to discuss financial pressures in the borough

Liverpool Echo

Lexington city council member discusses more property tax adjustments

Lexington city leaders are working to make corrections in property taxation in taxing districts across Fayette County. One city council member says another taxing issue deserves attention.

WEKU

Sudan Prepares for New Phase of Civil Rule

The Sudanese capital will witness on Monday the signing of the framework agreement between the army leaders and the main opposition coalition in the country. The event will be attended by senior international and regional officials. The Sovereignty Council announced the agreement following a meeting held late on Friday, which…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Belfast City Council's diesel fleet will soon be powered by vegetable oil

It is estimated that running vehicles with HVO reduces their fuel-related C02 emissions by up to 90%

Belfast Live

We fought off 'pro-life' protesters to give women what is a right - now we're a UK first

It comes at a time when abortion rights in the US are being repealed

Manchester Evening News

The Greater Manchester estate that was once 'the best'

Abandoned, falling to ruin... eventually bulldozed

Manchester Evening News

Liverpool Council criticised over dealings with security firm

Report revealed local authority used Spartan Management Service to monitor a car park that had belonged to the Beautiful Ideas Company

Liverpool Echo

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The 'common-sense' solution to Night & Day noise complaints

Manchester council should buy the flat next door to Night & Day following complaints about noise from the Northern Quarter venue which are being challenged in court, a music industry boss has said

Manchester Evening News

East Ayrshire Council want local 'waste to energy' facility - but stop short of backing controversial incinerator

A waste to energy contract is 'gamechanger' which will cut carbon emissions by half.

Daily Record

Plans for private takeover of St David's Hall have been in discussion for more than a year

AMG's proposed takeover of the hall has been controversial

Wales Online

Yemen, UAE Coordinate to Deter Houthi Attacks against Economic Facilities

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed with the Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, coordinating efforts to deter Houthi terrorist attacks on oil export ports and economic facilities, according to Yemeni sources. Saba news agency stated that Alimi and the accompanying delegation discussed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Philadelphia City Council approves a permanent 10 p.m. curfew for teens

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia City Council on Thursday voted to impose a permanent 10 p.m. curfew for young people under the age of 18 in the city.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Council steps in to save famed Scottish theatre from collapse

COUNCILLORS have agreed to help out Ayr’s Gaiety Theatre by giving them £150,000 this year – but have said that the council cannot continue to…

The National (Scotland)

South Tyneside councillor hit with bankruptcy order over £8k debt owed to council

John Robertson, who is elected in the Primrose ward, will not face disqualification. He was issued with a bankruptcy petition by South Tyneside Council earlier this year

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Daily Record

'We can't continue to support the Gaiety forever', councillor says

Councillor Bob Pollock said the famous theatre needs to come up with a viable business plan.

WEKU

Lexington city officials are working to fix taxing district problems

Some long-standing property tax discrepancies are being addressed by Lexington’s city council. The recommendations to fix taxing district problems came during Tuesday’s committee meeting.

Chronicle Live

Historian David Olusoga, comedian Bobby Pattinson and ex-council leader become Freemen of Gateshead

David Olusoga, Bobby Pattinson and Mick Henry have been awarded the Freedom of the Borough

Tribune News Service

Minneapolis City Council committee overrides critics, approves proposed police oversight commission

MINNEAPOLIS — Despite a barrage of criticism for a proposal to revamp civilian oversight of the Minneapolis Police Department, a City Council committee narrowly approved the ordinance Wednesday with several modifications.

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The Conversation

Combating violence against women: what Europe needs to do

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, 45% of women worldwide have reported that they or a woman they know has experienced a form of violence, a 2021 UN Women report found. Around 70% said they thought that verbal or physical abuse by a partner has become more common, and…

Glasgow Live

Major Glasgow riverside development of homes for rent delayed over parking issue

A council official said he wanted to bring the plans back to councillors once he was 'more comfortable' after a 'late issue' had been raised.

Belfast Live

Mid Ulster District Council to spend £100,000 on upgrading Christmas lights

The committee’s approval was sought to approve an allocation of up to £108,250 from council’s capital fund

Asharq Al-Awsat

50 Agreements Worth $50 Bln Signed at WTTC’s Global Summit in Riyadh

More than 50 agreements and memorandums of understanding, with a value exceeding $50 billion, were signed on the sidelines of the Global Summit of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in Riyadh on Tuesday. Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khatib said the tourism sector was expected to generate 126 million…

Dynamite News

India's Envoy At UN Ambassador Kamboj Meets UNSG, PGA Ahead Of December UNSC Presidency

As India gears up to preside over the UN Security Council for the month of December, country’s envoy here Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj met Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as well as President of the General Assembly Csaba Korosi and discussed priorities during its presidency of the powerful body. Read on for details:

Chicago Sun-Times

Business leaders to form political action committee to prevent City Council from making sharp left turn

Mike Ruemmler, who managed Rahm Emanuel’s 2015 mayoral reelection campaign, said he plans to form a committee bankrolled by business leaders to elect moderate alderpersons.

Los Angeles Times

LAPD serves search warrants in investigation of who recorded racist City Hall leak

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police detectives have served several search warrants as they attempt to find out who recorded a meeting among three L.A. City Council members and a powerful labor leader filled with racist and offensive comments, law enforcement sources told The Times on Tuesday.

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