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Hamilton City Council is hosting a series of community events, Vote and Vibes, to make voting in the local election and Maaori Ward Poll more accessible and fun. The events will take place in five parks across the city, featuring live music, kids' activities, and a mobile voting station
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A heated debate unfolded during the Wollongong City Council meeting, where the lease of the Stanwell Park Children's Centre was discussed. The meeting witnessed the ejection of a member of the public gallery who had interrupted a speech and failed to comply with security warnings. The council ultimately
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The city of St. Charles may impose new regulations and fees on short-term rentals, including those through platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, to curb their impact on neighbors and access untapped revenue. City council members and staff have discussed the topic, highlighting the need for enforcement mechanisms and tax collection.
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Glasgow City Council has come under pressure to provide more details on its engagement with schools and community organizations to tackle violence affecting young people. At a meeting of the council, local authority members were questioned about the direct contact they have made with youth groups and schools over the
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A remarkable collection of Oriental ceramics, the Thornhill Collection, has been rediscovered and will be exhibited for the first time in decades thanks to a partnership between the University of Staffordshire and the city council. The collection, comprising more than 270 items, features a diverse range of Chinese, Korean, and
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Coventry City Council has passed a motion calling on the UK government to introduce a licensing regime for delivery bikes, following a significant increase in road traffic accidents involving courier and food delivery vehicles. The motion, which was overwhelmingly supported by councillors, argues that current regulations are inadequate and pose
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Public parks in Bristol, a shared civic resource, are in need of financial support to maintain their upkeep. Professionals such as dog walkers and fitness trainers use these spaces for commercial gain but do not contribute to their maintenance. A proposed licensing fee, scaled to usage and location, is a
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This December, three iconic historic venues in Liverpool - Liverpool Town Hall, St George's Hall, and Croxteth Hall - will be transformed into winter wonderlands, offering a diverse range of seasonal events for families, music lovers, and even canine companions. The festive programme, announced by Liverpool City Council
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Professor Joseph Altshuler and graduate student Jake Rhoades unveiled a comprehensive plan to convert the Rose Bowl Tavern's parking lot in downtown Urbana into a dynamic public space. The plan was developed by a group of 10 architecture students who, under Altshuler's guidance, identified the parking
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The Berkeley City Council will meet next Tuesday to discuss a modification to the zoning ordinance in the Telegraph Avenue Commercial District, which would allow for alcoholic beverage retail sales. District 7 Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra introduced the item, citing that the restriction on alcohol sales has prevented large retail grocery
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Gloucester City Council has disclosed a significant financial misstep, with an estimated overspend of £1.5m, prompting a plan to hike parking charges to mitigate the damage. The council's finance chiefs attribute the crisis to the aftermath of a 2021 cyber attack, which left them without audited or
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Residents near Hove Museum expressed concerns about the museum's plans to extend its alcohol license, fearing it would lead to increased noise, public drinking, and potentially weddings at the venue. The Royal Pavilion and Museums Trust's proposals would remove a restriction on late-night alcohol sales and
