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Mayor Donna Deegan presented the proposed 2025-2026 budget to the Jacksonville City Council, which includes a $2 billion general fund budget and $687 million in the FY26 portion of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The budget makes generational investments in key priorities such as public safety, infrastructure, housing, homelessness, health,
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A tenant and her children were placed in a house owned by a company linked to a convicted paedophile, Todros Grynhaus, in a move facilitated by Manchester City Council. This revelation comes after Grynhaus was found to be living near a children's playground, renting out properties on holiday
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The Des Moines City Council is expected to approve a revised citywide housing strategy on Monday, significantly departing from a previous plan that could have indefinitely halted new low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) projects. The controversy surrounding the initial proposal has sparked heated debates among developers and housing advocates, with
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The Mandaue City government is tackling the issue of delayed salaries for Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) employees by introducing a voucher system to improve payroll efficiency. City Administrator Atty. Gonzalo 'Sally' Malig-on and City Legal Officer Atty. Sarah Lisa Abella appeared before the City
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Mutare City Council has halted water supply to Mutasa Rural District Council (RDC) due to a debt of nearly $1 million, leaving residents of areas like Penhalonga and Tsvingwe without access to water for nearly two weeks. The issue stems from Mutasa RDC's failure to pay its water
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A derelict Glasgow tenement has finally collapsed after lying abandoned for five years, prompting a Glasgow architect to report the city council to the police, alleging inaction. The Category B listed building in Pollokshields, which had been vacant since a fire in 2020, was on the verge of being taken
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In a bid to revitalize the city, Townsville City Council has introduced a new policy offering incentives to transform heritage buildings, revamp building facades, and create jobs. The 2025/26 City Activation and Housing Incentive Policy aims to make Townsville a "future-ready city" by providing developers with various
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In an ongoing effort to address the pressing issues of addiction and homelessness, the City of Abbotsford, British Columbia is shedding light on the systemic challenges faced by individuals seeking substance use services in the community. Through the Abbotsford Journey Mapping Project, a research initiative led by the City in
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Hull City Council has expressed its desire to see the revamped concept for Iron Lilies, the former decadent bar and restaurant that closed its doors after less than a year of operation. The business, backed by major investment from Tokyo Industries, had been hailed as a significant boost for Hull&
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The Milton Keynes City Council has introduced a pioneering initiative called "Call Before You Serve" to provide early support to landlords and tenants struggling with eviction proceedings. This innovative program aims to prevent homelessness, reduce financial and emotional costs associated with legal proceedings, and promote long-term stable tenancies.
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The city of Addis Ababa, under the leadership of Mayor Adanech Abiebie, has made a remarkable progress in community-centered development, completing and putting into operation close to 16,000 community-based projects during the 2017 Ethiopian fiscal year. This achievement is attributed to the strong partnership and collaborative efforts between the
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Newcastle City Council has committed to reviewing the 70mph speed limit on the A167 Central Motorway, a move that comes after 10 people were killed on Newcastle roads in 2024. Campaigner Alistair Ford, a member of the Green Party and the North East Public Transport Users Group, has called for
