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Fallout from LA racism scandal keeps shaking City Council

Two months after being entangled in a racism scandal that shook public trust in Los Angeles government, disgraced City Councilman Kevin de Leon has refused calls to resign and is trying to rehabilitate his reputation

The Independent UK

Bypass land valued at almost double Transport for NSW offer to council

"I'm grateful the council had faith in our staff and our recommendation that we not accept TfNSW's low offer."

Newcastle Herald

Liverpool Council illegally closed roads and 'created city centre crime hotspot'

Local authority forced into apology but residents say "nothing has changed"

Liverpool Echo

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Kevin de León's LA City Council return results in walkout by several members

This was de León's first appearance at a City Council meeting since a leaked racist audiotape sent him into political exile.

Axios

Council spends £20,000 on 'rubbish' Christmas tree branded a 'disgrace' by residents

Councillor Anne Dorrian, of Boston Borough Council, has called the situation a "complete and utter omnishambles"

Daily Mirror

Kuwait Retains GCC Secretary-General Post After Al-Hajraf Term Expires

The Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) approved on Friday the desire of Kuwait to retain the post of GCC Secretary General for a second term starting from the end of the current term of the Secretary General Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chaos erupts after Kevin de León shows up at his first LA City Council meeting since October

LOS ANGELES — Council member Kevin de León showed up in Los Angeles City Council chamber Friday morning, appearing briefly at a council meeting for the first time since fallout from a racist leaked audio tape roiled the city in mid-October.

Los Angeles Times

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Cunnamulla council becomes its own real estate service to tackle housing crisis

Dozens of houses once sat empty and in disrepair in Cunnamulla, but an innovative intervention from the local council is giving the town a new lease on life.

ABC News

Fish Quay and Park View safe from alcohol licence clampdown for another two years

Councillors and Northumbria Police believe there is no reason to restrict the number of licensed premises in two popular coastal hotspots

Chronicle Live

Tense Runoff Election Pits Old Austin Versus New

The housing crisis and the climate crisis have shaped mayoral and city council elections in Texas’ fast-growing capital city.

Texas Observer

Anger at continued exclusion of public from in-person council meetings in Derry

The public gallery at the council's chamber at the Guildhall has been closed since March 2020

Belfast Live

Councillor's speech ends in laughter after maths blunder

“Fine, I’ll give £100 and show this cabinet!”

Manchester Evening News

New permanent chief executive appointed for Tameside council

Sandra Stewart, who was formerly the council’s monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will now be the permanent chief executive after filling the role on an interim basis.

Manchester Evening News

Councillor suspended by Labour Party after bullying allegations

Tameside councillor Jan Jackson has been suspended while an investigation into a complaint is carried out

Manchester Evening News

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Belfast Live

Delamont Country Park: Campaigner says Council should not use glyphosate in forest

"This method for removal of invasive plant species needs to be ceased immediately"

Manchester Evening News

Relief as council U-turns over barriers on walking and cycling routes blighted by yobs

“This will be really positive moving forwards in ensuring that walking, wheeling, and cycling infrastructure in the borough is inclusive of diverse needs."

Asharq Al-Awsat

French Ambassador to Yemen Sounds Alarm Over Houthi Recruitment of Children

French ambassador to Yemen Jean-Marie Safa said that his embassy was in contact with the Houthis, but accused the group of communicating with the world through people who do not have a decision-making capacity. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Safa said that the Houthis’ recruitment of children have reached…

Manchester Evening News

More electric car charging points to be installed across town in bid to boost air quality

The council is to link up with Iduna - which operates the Be.EV network - to promote the use of electric vehicles and help the borough achieve its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2038.

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ABC News

Glitter Nova youth pride celebration postponed due to safety concerns after protest threat

An end-of-year pride celebration for LGBTQIA+ youth in St Kilda has been suddenly postponed after the council became aware of a protest threat.

Manchester Evening News

Central Retail Park WILL include public park in new vision, Council confirms, after years of battles

There have been repeated battles between councillors and campaigners on how to use the 10.5 acre site

WEKU

Public comment on renter's rights took center stage at Lexington's last City Council meeting of 2022

The last Lexington City Council meeting of 2022 was a lengthy one. Public comments comprised much of the session Tuesday.

Belfast Live

Thousands miss out on Derry and Strabane Council's £100 fuel scheme as demand outweighs money available

"It's a disgrace."

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles officials ban Styrofoam products in move toward 'zero-waste' city

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council has approved a new ban on certain single-use plastics, taking the latest step in an effort toward becoming a "zero-waste" city.

WEKU

Lexington council gives final approval for license-reading camera expansion

The number of license-reading cameras along Lexington streets will grow from 25 to 100 next year. Last night, the Lexington City Council gave final approval by a ten-to-four vote to expand the police-supported surveillance program.

ABC News

Dogs that fatally mauled Energex-contracted meter reader Kane Minion at a Greenbank property have been destroyed

Two dogs that attacked and killed meter reader Kane Minion at a property in Greenbank on Saturday have been euthanased, Logan Council has confirmed.

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