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Almost three quarters of private tenants in Belfast being charged more than Housing Benefit allowance

This comes after Belfast City Council blocked a proposal to ask for the power to introduce rent controls

Belfast Live

'You look out the window and all you see is cars' - Furious Ancoats residents locked in parking row over 'disgraceful' scenes

“It’s become a flashpoint. Some have had windows smashed"

Manchester Evening News

Edinburgh pubs and clubs can stay open later during King Charles coronation weekend

The City of Edinburgh Council have confirmed that it is at their licensing board's discretion on whether they will allow pubs and clubs to stay open later on the day of King Charles' coronation.

Edinburgh Live

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Council accuses Clarkson’s Farm of ‘misleading’ depiction of planning meeting amid viewer backlash

Viewers described the local authority as ‘pen pushing jobsworths’ after councillors rejected Jeremy Clarkson’s plans to create a restaurant on his farm

Evening Standard

Commissioners say 'positive shift' has occurred at Liverpool Council

The five-strong team delivered their latest update on progress last night

Liverpool Echo

UN Security Council Extends Mandate of Sudan Sanctions for a Year

The Security Council voted on Wednesday to extend for one additional year the mandate of sanctions imposed on Sudan, despite Khartoum’s calls to lift them. The mandate now runs until March 12, 2024.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Council Tax 2023 calculator: How much will bills rise in April and what band is my house?

Council tax will soar by up to 5% for the majority of people in England on April 1 - in a fresh squeeze on family finances. Use our calculator to see how your bills will be affected this year

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Next six months 'pivotal' for Liverpool Council warns minister

Lee Rowley MP wrote to commissioners following their latest report

Liverpool Echo

Salisbury councillor condemned for sharing swastika image as mayor writes to Elon Musk

An Adelaide suburban councillor has been asked to apologise for posting an image of a swastika on social media, amid an acrimonious debate about security cameras that has now resulted in the council's mayor penning a letter to Elon Musk.

ABC News

'Cautious optimism' at Liverpool Council as commissioners deliver third report

A third report into the government arranged oversight has been released

Liverpool Echo

Bridgend council's staffing problem as 20% of jobs fail to attract a single applicant

The figures come despite increased advertising for council roles

Wales Online

Controversial £1.3m cycle lane upgrade up for approval despite opposition

Wirral Council said the cycle lane, which isn't funded by the council's own finances, will make the road safer

Liverpool Echo

Botched insulation scandal victims express hope but frustration over slow progress

Bridgend council is appointing two members of staff to lead the remediation work for the homes in Caerau

Wales Online

Bristol Waste bosses deny city council company is in financial trouble

“I want to dispel the issues you might have seen in the press"

Bristol Post

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World Athletics commits to gender equality with female vice president promise

The governing body will have 40 per cent female representation on its Council.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Corstorphine-Murrayfield by-election candidates make final pitch ahead of vote

Voters in Corstorphine-Murrayfield will head to the polls to pick their new councillor this week - and here they reveal the issues that they think are important to voters

Irish Mirror

The road gritting plan in your county as Ireland braces for snow and temperatures plunge

Local Authorities are required to do a major review of their operations and to produce a plan and map detailing the proposed response/operations that the Council will be operating

Daily Record

Falkirk Provost takes on scrutiny role after resignation of Independent councillor

Provost Robert Bissett will now be convener of the council's internal Scrutiny committee

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Daily Record

Falkirk councillors to look again at whether committee structures 'fit for purpose'

Councillors will form a cross-party working group to look at the decision-making process

Chronicle Live

Gosforth High Street bollards to be removed but replacement plan branded 'extremely dangerous'

Council bosses plan to install a new bus lane along the high street to replace the bollards, which were installed to create social distancing space in 2020

Tribune News Service

As DC backtracks on changes to city's criminal code, Senate vote is moving forward

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer has rejected a plea from the Democratic chairman of the Washington, D.C., Council to cancel a planned vote on a House-passed measure blocking the district’s new criminal code.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire Council tenant rent to increase by 5% this year

The increase has been confirmed by councillors as part of budget measures to help fund improvements to the living standards of tenants.

Tribune News Service

NYC Mayor Adams lauds controversial NYPD riot unit Strategic Response Group, suggests it will remain as is despite City Council heat

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams lauded the NYPD’s controversial riot unit Monday and suggested it would stay in place — days after it and the police department came under fire for failing to appear at a City Council hearing on the unit’s handling of the 2020 George Floyd protests.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Leisure call in pest control after mice spotted in sports centre cafe

The arms-length council department has apologised for the incident, and confirmed they have taken measures to rid the building of mice.

Roll Call

As city backtracks, Senate vote on DC criminal changes going ahead

Senate Majority Leader Schumer is rejecting an attempt by D.C. officials to avoid a vote to block a new criminal code.

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