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Why redistricting is such a hot topic in the leaked LA City Council audio

LOS ANGELES — Unlike state lawmakers and Los Angeles County supervisors, members of the L.A. City Council have the power to draw the lines for the districts they represent. It's a power to decide not just which voters they will represent, but also which businesses, institutions, parks and other public…

Los Angeles Times

County Durham wants to join North East devolution deal – but could yet be blocked by other councils

The county's coalition leadership has opted to try and join an 'LA7' devolution package, but it is thought that other council leaders harbour reservations

Chronicle Live

City centre bridge could be lifted each night to stop daily gang fights

The residents in City Quay previously told Dublin Live they are "terrified" to leave their homes

Dublin Live

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How to quickly check for unclaimed benefits online to top-up your income this winter

Benefit calculators are a handy way to check you are not missing out additional support - this news comes as the cost of living crisis causes bills to soar going into the colder months.

Edinburgh Live

Ban on ALL fracking activity on council controlled land to remain despite government U-turn

The council will urge the government to reverse its decision to allow shale gas extraction in England

Manchester Evening News

Grundberg Urges Yemen’s Warring Parties to Extend Truce

The United Nations’ Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grunberg, described on Thursday the nationwide truce that was in place since April as an “historic opportunity to build trust and to work towards a peaceful settlement of the conflict.” “On 2nd of October, the day the second extension of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Urges Designation of Houthis as Terrorist

Saudi Arabia called on Thursday for the designation of the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen as terrorist. The Kingdom’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Abdulaziz al-Wasil said the time has come for the designation and for the boycott of the militias and drying up of their sources of funding.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Friday's LA City Council meeting canceled, next steps unclear

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council will not hold its regularly scheduled meeting Friday amid calls for the resignation of two members, acting Council President Mitch O’Farrell said Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

Nottinghamshire County Council leader Ben Bradley 'would sack disgraced councillor if he could'

"He cannot be removed, but he could and should resign"

Nottingham Post

Permission granted for major €10m 'transformation' of Balbriggan town centre

The multi-purpose plaza area and linear park is designed to host markets, events and festivals and to provide enhanced play, leisure and tourism opportunities

Dublin Live

Newry and Mourne Council Christmas lights budget raises energy price concerns

"I can only hope that once the bill comes in from the Christmas period, that we are not looking for tens of thousands more as we are in uncertain times"

Belfast Live

Belfast alley gates demand means Stormont needs to help with funding, councillors say

Belfast council announced a raft of alley gates but demand remains high

Belfast Live

Editorial: Progressive racism: The Los Angeles City Council scandal reveals hard truths

It comes as a shock but shouldn’t be a surprise that three members of the Los Angeles City Council, Democrats all, got caught on tape trafficking in nasty, racist rhetoric. While the nation’s most powerful Republican turned blatant bias into an art form — proposing a ban on Muslim entry…

Tribune News Service

NYC homeless shelter population hits all-time high amid cascading migrant crisis

NEW YORK — The city’s homeless shelter population has hit an all-time high as hundreds of Latin American migrants continue to pour into New York every week as part of a crisis that’s driving the local social safety net to the brink of collapse.

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Chronicle Live

Clasper Village redevelopment stalls as Gateshead Council seek 'alternative' housing provider

Gateshead Council's 2019 plans for 191 homes at the former village are no longer happening but officials still want homes on the site

The Independent UK

LA Council faces uncertainty amid furor over racist remarks

The Los Angeles City Council is mired in uncertainty

Evening Standard

Hammersmith Bridge: Council pushes ahead with ‘double-decker’ solution to reopen crossing to motorists

The proposal would see a temporary crossing fixed above the bridge for cars and people with a toll to cross

Newsroom.co.nz

Brown v Govt: Who will blink first?

Council and mayoral election results present the Labour Government with a stark dilemma, writes Peter Dunne: Back down on major policies or call the local electors' bluff?

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North Lanarkshire councillors discuss improvement of play equipment with additional support needs

A motion called for one park in each of the council’s 21 wards to be supplied with suitably adapted equipment

Dublin Live

Two warehouses of outdoor dining furniture confiscated in Dublin City Council crackdown

Inspectors have been asking bars, restaurants and cafes to remove illegitimate street furniture

WEKU

Lexington council asked to consider temporary emergency sheltering proposal

Lexington city leaders are discussing strategies for emergency housing during periods of extreme cold this winter. Council members heard from a housing administrator as well as a proposal from a longtime nonprofit shelter organization.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Alimi Urges European Countries to Pressure Houthis on Yemen Peace

The head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi, has called on European officials to put more pressure on the Houthi militias to push them toward the path of peace. Yemeni official sources stated that Alimi met in Riyadh with the assistant Secretary-General of the European Union, Enrique Mora,…

Manchester Evening News

Bonfire Night is CANCELLED across Manchester parks as council blames "escalating costs"

The free council-organised events, including at Heaton Park, will NOT be taking place this year

Los Angeles Times

Protests, anger, tears roil LA City Council meeting over leaked racist recordings

LOS ANGELES — Politicians, religious leaders, activists and everyday Angelenos directed their fury at the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday, telling elected leaders about the rage and sadness they felt over a recording in which Council member Nury Martinez is heard making racist remarks and denigrating colleagues.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia is expected to make its 10 pm curfew for teenagers permanent

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia appears poised to make a 10 p.m. curfew for people under age 18 permanent, and there’s some talk of again fining the parents of children who violate it.

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