The Latest Breaking News from Council

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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…

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.

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.

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

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