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Deborah Cadman, the former chief executive of Birmingham City Council, received £469,000 after her departure in March 2024. The payment comprised her normal salary of £269,750, pension contributions of £68,961, and £130,194 in compensation for "loss of office." Cadman's exit came after
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A new affordable housing estate is set to be built in Newcastle's East End, providing 42 homes for both shared ownership and social rent. The development, spearheaded by Keepmoat Homes, will be situated on a vacant site that has lain idle for nearly 20 years. The estate will
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The Ogden Avenue entrance into Naperville is undergoing significant transformation with the arrival of new businesses, including a Jack in the Box and several grocery stores, amid a growing presence of residential and commercial developments. In this context, a nearby tract of open land, known as The Residences at Naper
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Officials from the Harare City Council and Helcraw Water have met to finalize arrangements for the supply, installation, and commissioning of prepaid meters, as well as a new digital billing system and the rehabilitation of the Morton Jaffray water treatment plant. The upgrade aims to address complaints from residents about
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Liverpool City Council has launched a new five-year strategy to tackle homelessness in the city, aiming to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. The Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030, developed in partnership with residents, local organizations, and people with lived experience, sets out a bold vision to reduce harm,
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Gloucester City Council has issued penalty charge notices to thousands of people in its council-owned car parks, generating a significant income for the council. Between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, a total of 3,791 fines were issued, resulting in an income of £132,685 if paid at
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Philadelphia's City Council considered three housing bills, collectively known as the Philadelphia Tenants' Bill of Rights package, which aimed to transform tenants' rights. One bill authorized the city to create a fund for tenants to relocate if their buildings are condemned, while the other two bills
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The Sunderland City Council has submitted a hybrid planning application to transform the Sheepfolds Industrial Estate into a thriving residential community with up to 600 new homes, commercial spaces, and community areas. The project, dubbed the Riverside Sunderland urban regeneration initiative, aims to revitalize the area with new pedestrian and
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Cleveland has joined a growing list of localities and states seeking to address pay disparity concerns by passing a salary history and pay transparency law. The Cleveland City Council approved Ordinance No. 104-2025 on April 28, which takes effect on October 27, 2025. The ordinance applies to employers with 15
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Derby City Council has taken a proactive approach in preserving historic buildings, working with owners, developers, and businesses to promote positive use, reuse, and conversion of these buildings throughout the city. Despite the challenges of repairing and restoring historic structures, the Council's commitment remains unwavering. The Council'
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Nottingham City Council is facing a worsening homelessness crisis, with hundreds of families in emergency or temporary accommodation. The council has been granted £3,152,521 by the Government to tackle homelessness, support staff, and help rough sleepers find private rented accommodation. The funds will also be used to reduce
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Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street development, a nine-storey block of student flats, has been caught in a web of controversy, with heritage groups and local politicians voicing concerns over its impact on the city's cultural and architectural heritage. The plans, which were initially approved by Glasgow City Council,
