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Wirral Council proposes 5% tax rise to help plug budget gap

The budget includes proposals for the maximum council tax rise possible without a referendum

Liverpool Echo

Councillors navigate Auckland’s watershed moment

Councillors officially met for the first time since the rains fell on Thursday afternoon to lay out all of the options local government has to lean on.

Newsroom.co.nz

Council in race to secure funding for Porthcawl bus terminus to connect with the south Wales metro

The issues with funding came because of what was described as significant increases to the cost of materials and labour for the project

Wales Online

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Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council to look at dog fouling fine increase

"There are certain hotspots where dog fouling occurs in every area of the borough"

Belfast Live

First look at public responses from Bridgend council budget consultation

The consultations were conducted over a five-week period with 1,441 people across the borough taking part

Wales Online

Bridgend council spending around £100,000 per year outsourcing child safeguarding due to recruitment issues

The report described the limited supply of experienced children’s social workers available

Wales Online

LA is shutting down its largest gas plant — and replacing it with an unproven hydrogen project

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with an $800-million plan to convert the city's largest gas-fired power plant to green hydrogen — a first-of-its-kind project that was hailed by supporters as an important step to solve the climate crisis but slammed by critics as a…

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Melbourne babies missing out on child health check-ups due to staff shortages

Claire Lee is worried about the ongoing wellbeing of her eight-week-old son after her south-east Melbourne council said it could not provide full maternal and child health services due to severe staffing shortages.

ABC News

Auckland scathing of minister's powers in planning changes

As MPs begin considering feedback on two proposed laws to replace the Resource Management Act, Auckland Council warns against placing too much power in the hands of a cabinet minister.

Newsroom.co.nz

Cherryvale Playing Fields: Councillor calling for new bike shelters

Séamas de Faoite said the move would build on positive changes at the playing field over the past year

Belfast Live

Head of council's troubled children's services resigns year into role

A Sefton Council spokesperson said the decision was "not at the council's request"

Liverpool Echo

Speed limits to be cut to 20mph throughout Manchester

Manchester council says the decision to drop speed limits across the city is primarily for public health reasons, citing benefits such as less pollution, better fuel efficiency and fewer crashes

Manchester Evening News

Inflation busting council tax charge considered by South Wales Fire Service

Officials say pay inflation is the biggest challenge facing the fire service right now

Wales Online

Stormwaters run deep: Auckland councillors call for audit

As the waters recede through choked and overloaded stormwater infrastructure, debates have opened up over the city’s future pattern of development

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Edinburgh Live

Scottish couple living in council house slapped with £12,000 electricity bill

Both Scottish Power and Falkirk Council have been involved in finding a solution to the problem with Martin and Caroline being billed £1500 a month in their council house

Liverpool Echo

Our Liverpool: Fighting for answers from Liverpool Council

Today the ECHO has published the results of a 16-month council investigation

Wales Online

Council plans monthly black bin collections and closing children's play areas to save money

The council’s final budget will be decided by councillors later in February

Dublin Live

Council will defend 'de-zoning' of St Anne's Park despite DCC boss's advice

Property Group Marlet, which owns the site, had threatened to sue the Council which they said would "cost the taxpayer hundreds of thousands of euros in legal costs"

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Liverpool Echo

Official complaint made about councillors involved in 'back door' parking fine probe

Calls for disciplinary action over elected members named in ECHO investigation into 'back door' parking fine process

Daily Record

Rat infested Indian restaurant shut down after poo found in food prep areas

The Indian restaurant will remain closed until the infestation has been eradicated.

Bristol Post

Proposed Bristol waste charge hikes a 'charter for fly-tippers', councillors warn

The increases are needed to cover soaring costs but may be reconsidered

Liverpool Echo

14 Liverpool politicians named in council parking probe and their explanations

An ECHO investigation has revealed those accused of using "back door" route to get parking tickets rescinded - here we publish their full explanations

Glasgow Live

Care services in East Renfrewshire facing cuts as council admit 'difficult' budget choices

East Renfrewshire's health and social care partnership is facing a budget gap of between £5m and £10m and officials are planning to introduce 'prioritisation'.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince Chairs Meeting of Council of Economic and Development Affairs

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, chaired a meeting for the council on Tuesday. The council reviewed several economic and development issues, including a presentation submitted by the Ministry of Economy and Planning regarding local and global economic…

Daily Record

Falkirk Council set to hike prices for charging electric vehicles as costs outstrip income

A report to councillors also suggests increasing the overstay charges significantly

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