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The former Los Angeles fire chief, Kristin Crowley, has filed a legal claim against Mayor Karen Bass, alleging that she was the target of a smear campaign following the devastating Palisades Fire in January. According to the claim, Bass launched a "campaign of misinformation, defamation, and retaliation" to
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The Menomonie City Council in Wisconsin has given the green light to a rezoning and annexation request for a data center project, despite concerns from local residents about the potential health and environmental impacts. Applicant Balloonist LLC, a company with limited online presence, plans to develop a data center on
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Residents of the historically Black Walltown neighborhood have been advocating for a community-driven plan for the redevelopment of the abandoned Northgate Mall in Durham, North Carolina. The plan, which includes features such as small retail spaces, affordable housing, and walking paths, has been endorsed by the city council, with a
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Bristol City Council is set to make a decision on a proposed development in Bedminster, which has been altered to include fewer affordable homes due to rising construction costs and planning delays. The developers, Donard Homes, initially planned for 221 flats, but after receiving planning permission, they now offer a
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In a continued effort to address homelessness in the city, Stoke-on-Trent City Council has developed a new 5-year strategy that aims to support rough sleepers and individuals facing homelessness. The city has been consistently ranked as one of the best performing local authorities in the country for tackling and preventing
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Boulder's proposed plan to tackle homelessness aims to eliminate unsheltered nights by 2028 through a rapid rehousing initiative. The effort, developed with Houston-based Clutch Consulting, would cost $11 million annually until 2029 when it would increase to $13 million. The plan aims to shorten the average shelter stay
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Despite a prolonged battle by the developers, a High Court judge has upheld the demolition order for six homes in Oxford's Quarry High Street, Headington. The decision comes after a 16-year delay from when planning permission was first granted in 2006. The homes, known as Quarry Mews, were
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Developers Warren Cadman of Wrenman Strategic Land and agent Dan Ingram of Stantec are seeking permission to build up to 200 new homes near the Bay Gateway in Morecambe. The plan was first submitted in late 2023 for 200 homes, but was reduced to up to 130 homes in June
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The Chippewa Falls City Council has taken a crucial step towards facilitating future growth and development in the city by approving rezoning proposals for two separate properties along Chippewa Crossing Boulevard. The first proposal involves 47 acres owned by CDPG Developers LLC, which is seeking to rezone the land from
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As Brighton & Hove prepares for a record-breaking Bank Holiday weekend, the city council has announced its summer Park & Ride service will be open from Saturday to Monday, providing a convenient and affordable way for visitors to travel between the University of Sussex in Falmer and the city centre.
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Newcastle's opposition councillors have blasted the creation of a charity to manage the city's parks, calling it a "woefully lacking" decision that put the green spaces at risk. The Urban Green Newcastle charity was established in 2019 to oversee 33 parks and over 60
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The finance and performance policy committee of Sheffield City Council met yesterday to discuss the budget position, which is expected to worsen due to rising costs and increased demand for various services. Director of finance and commercial services Philip Gregory outlined the council's efforts to mitigate the forecast
