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Council launches legal action against Home Office's plans to turn RAF base into asylum accommodation

West Lindsey District Council declares the decision to house 2,000 asylum seekers at RAF Scampton as 'irrational'

Wales Online

Council launches legal action against Home Office over asylum accommodation

The Minister for Immigration announced plans on Wednesday to use RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire as a site for up to 2,000 asylum seekers.

The Independent UK

Minneapolis City Council unanimously approves sweeping plan to reform policing

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis City Council on Friday morning unanimously approved a sweeping plan to reform policing that aims to reverse years of systemic racial bias.

Tribune News Service

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Fears emerge over future of Tynemouth library but council maintains regeneration will be delivered

Despite the loss of the original contractor to carry out the demolition and redevelopment of the library, the council remains hopeful work will continue. However, a Tory councillor for Tynemouth has his doubts.

Chronicle Live

Who are the armed groups ravaging the eastern DRCongo?

The United Nations Security Council has "strongly condemned" violence perpetrated by armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has demanded that militia groups disband. Which militia are involved, and who controls them?

Radio France Internationale

Leading figures criticise Eisteddfod's decision to change 'white world' motto

An open letter to the Western Mail defends the 'byd gwyn' motto of the Llangollen Eisteddfod which means 'blessed world' but could be mistranslated as 'white world'

Wales Online

School bereavement support to be improved in West Dunbartonshire

In an emotional meeting councillors spoke about the pain of losing a parent at a young age as they backed calls for more support.

Glasgow Live

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Furious residents put up spikes beside busy road to stop 'disgraceful' parking problems

The row over parking has led to cars being vandalised after a petition called for the council to take action earlier this month.

Daily Record

Council update after derelict church hall dramatically collapsed

The council granted planning permission for the derelict building to be converted into a block of flats in May 2020

Liverpool Echo

City Council declares its independence, Opening Day arrives and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Council responds to questions over popular city centre park left a muddy mess

"The Council is delighted that parks in the city centre are well used”

Manchester Evening News

Lame-duck City Council makes power grab amid cries of foul

An unprecedented reorganization approved Thursday boosts its committee numbers to weaken the mayor’s authority, but critics say that task should have been left up to the incoming Council.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dozens of homeless families moved out of hotels to make way for Six Nations visitors

A homelessness charity said it was "appalling"

Wales Online

Edinburgh blind pedestrians 'living in fear' of crossing 'cluttered' city street

Councillor Jack Caldwell met with affected locals and representatives of the Royal National Institute of Blind People on Wednesday to hear their disappointment.

Edinburgh Live

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Daily Record

Communities will be 'cut off' by changes to bus services

McGill's Eastern Scottish announced a reduction in very early morning services, evening services and Sunday services

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian facing drastic bus cuts for smaller communities

The council's public transport staff are now having to look at options to tackle loss of commercial services in May

Wales Online

Swansea council launches review of Swansea Airport as licence suspended for 'systemic failure'

It comes after the Civil Aviation Authority suspended the airport's licence

Tribune News Service

Seattle City Council approves paid sick leave for gig workers

The Seattle City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to permanently give most gig workers paid sick leave and paid safe time, the latest in the expansion of labor rights for app-based workers, and the first statute of its kind nationally.

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Irish Mirror

EuroMillions winner Dolores McNamara's son has dream house plans held up by neighbours from hell - long-eared brown bats

The McNamaras are planning to renovate an existing house along with converting stable buildings and adding an extension for a family home on Tinarana Estate

Liverpool Echo

Campaigner's warning over road that's 'accident waiting to happen'

Residents of Liverpool Road were told the speed limit outside their homes would be reduced two years ago

Belfast Live

Dissident republican recruitment posters in Omagh condemned

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has said the posters are in the process of being removed

Evening Standard

What is the UN Security Council?

Experts call for boycott of international group as Russia set to become the next head

WEKU

Lexington Vice mayor says higher costs and staffing needs make budgeting harder

Lexington’s City Council is on a spring break period. When members return on April 18th, they will hear Mayor Linda Gorton’s budget speech.

Evening Standard

Government faces legal fight against asylum seeker housing at RAF bases, warns Tory MP

Plans to place migrants in disused military bases were savaged by Tory MPs who warned of legal action against the Government

Newcastle Herald

Supercars crowd size a mystery after demand for clarity shot down

Greens councillor Charlotte McCabe were 'disturbed' the request was knocked back.

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