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The Douglas City Council in the Isle of Man has introduced a new kerbsider vehicle to its recycling fleet, designed to collect up to five separate waste streams and improve the Council's ability to handle the increased volume of recyclables. This move follows the city's record
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The Castlegar City Council has approved a funding request from Castlegar Community Services (CCS) to extend local outreach services for three months, covering a period from June to February. The $10,000 funding, taken from operational surplus, aims to support individuals experiencing homelessness by providing access to basic needs, connections
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The state of New South Wales, Australia was on the brink of a critical juncture when Liverpool City Council's former chief executive, Dr Eddie Jackson, met with the newly elected Liberal mayor, Ned Mannoun, for lunch in December 2021. The inquiry into the council's alleged dysfunction
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A proposed $170m cableway at Springbrook, connecting the mountain community to the Gold Coast, has raised concerns about its environmental impact. The project aims to attract 580,000 passengers a year, but stakeholders warn that disposing of half a million visitors' waste and wastewater poses significant challenges. Councillor Glenn
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Sunderland City Council's Labour cabinet has discussed a report on "out of hospital community provision" to support people with a learning disability and/or autism who are ready for discharge from a long-stay hospital admission. The scheme involves providing grant awards to registered housing providers in
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The Brighton & Hove City Council, in collaboration with the UK Government, has launched the Make Change Count 2025/2026 campaign, a citywide fundraising effort that aims to support local charities addressing homelessness in Brighton & Hove. Running since 2016, this campaign brings together eight impactful local charities that provide
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In a bid to effectively support people dealing with homelessness, city councillors in Nottingham are urging the public not to give money directly to rough sleepers. According to the Nottingham City Council's homelessness strategy, 739 people were found rough sleeping last year, with an average of 56 people
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Locals from Slyne and Bolton-le-Sands have raised concerns about a proposed development of over 200 homes on a protected green belt area in Lancaster. The campaigners, including entrepreneur Barrie Wells, who has lived in the area for 26 years, argue that the development will lead to the loss of biodiversity,
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Deputy leader of Plymouth City Council, Cllr Jemima Laing, has spoken out about the relentless online abuse she and other councillors faced during the directly elected mayor campaign. The councillor, who has been on the council for seven years, said the level of abuse was unprecedented and had become extremely
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Martin Tod, the leader of Winchester City Council, is stepping into the fray to become the first Mayor of Hampshire and Solent in next year's groundbreaking election. With a long history of campaigning for the Liberal Democrats in the region, Tod has now officially launched his bid to
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A centuries-old building in Coventry, The Langleys, built in 1622, could be demolished to make way for a new home, despite its historical significance. The property, once used as a care home, has been put up for sale with a price tag of £800,000. Plans to convert it into
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Laurel Court, a Grade 1 listed building, has been in a state of disrepair for several decades, prompting concerns from Historic England and the cathedral's governing body. The exact history of the building dates back to around 1690, with early 18th-century extensions and 19th-century additions. Despite being used
