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Nottingham City Council has taken a crucial step to address the growing concern over e-bike and e-scooter fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. Councillor Nayab Patel tabled a motion calling for mandatory third-party safety certification for all e-bikes, e-scooters, and their lithium-ion batteries before they enter the UK market. This move
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Cambridge, MA - Recent forum hosted by pro-development housing advocacy group A Better Cambridge brought together 20 city council candidates to discuss and weigh in on the city's housing affordability problem and the contentious issue of rezoning neighborhoods to increase density. The event, moderated by influential Super PAC
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Councillors in East Renfrewshire have made it clear that they will not absorb the costs of a proposed congestion charge on vehicles entering Glasgow. The motion, brought forward by Councillor Gordon Wallace, urges the leader of the council to write to Glasgow City Council, COSLA, and the Scottish Government to
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Coventry City Council's outdoor education centre, Plas Dol-y-Moch, in north Wales, is getting ready to mark its 60th anniversary in 2026. A report to be considered at an upcoming meeting highlights the significance of this milestone for the city and its residents, who have spent countless hours at
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Residents in the surrounding area of Hove Museum in New Church Road, Brighton, are worried that the museum's application to extend its alcohol licence will lead to increased noise, public drinking, and potentially even outdoor events such as weddings. The museum's current licence restricts late-night alcohol
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The city's LEZ Community Support Fund has reopened for a fresh round of applications, offering grants of £20,000 to £50,000 to support local projects that improve air quality, cut climate change emissions, or enhance Glasgow's amenity. The fund is backed by income from Low
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The Dunedin City Council (DCC) has announced plans to redevelop the Green Island Resource Recovery Park, a major investment in the city's waste management infrastructure. The $78 million project is expected to be completed by the end of 2029 and will include a new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
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Councillors in East Renfrewshire have raised concerns that residents and businesses in their area could be unfairly penalized if Glasgow proceeds with congestion charging. The proposal, currently being considered by Glasgow City Council, could see drivers who travel into the city for work, education, or hospital appointments facing extra costs.
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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
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A recent revelation has surfaced regarding the Brighton and Hove City Council's expenditure to remove a tent encampment from a historic seafront landmark, Madeira Terrace. The council spent a substantial £40,000, with the majority allocated to Specialist Group International for high ropes access and Able Investigations &
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The opening of the community skatepark at Coalie Park in Edinburgh has been pushed back three to four weeks after a council inspection identified outstanding safety issues. The inspection, conducted by Edinburgh City Council in July, found that additional measures were needed to prevent skaters from tipping over the edge
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The Bristol Museum and Art Gallery is a significant cultural institution in Bristol, with over 2.5 million objects housed within its walls. The Grade-II listed building, constructed in 1905, is in need of refurbishment to protect its historic structure. The Bristol City Council plans to apply for £4 million
