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The Heddesdorfer Berg elementary school in Neuwied, Germany is set to become an all-day school for the 2026/27 school year, following a unanimous decision by the city council. This decision comes in response to increasing demand from families for more flexible and supportive educational options. Mayor Peter Jung explained
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The city of Liverpool is set to showcase the lives and experiences of hundreds of Ukrainian refugees who sought sanctuary in the city following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. 'Ukrainian Stories and the Merseyside Connection' is a free public exhibition running from 17 to 25 June
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Sheffield City Council's housing policy committee met yesterday to discuss a new temporary accommodation strategy, which aims to address a rising number of individuals in temporary accommodation, a trend seen nationally. The council seeks to exit using B&Bs as temporary housing within two years, instead offering
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As part of Better Transport Week, Simon Lightwood MP visited the CVLR track in the city centre, celebrating the importance of sustainable transport in bringing people together and connecting communities. The event, which began on 16 June and runs until 22 June, highlights the innovative solutions being developed in the
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The new Vantaa City Council held its first meeting on June 18, where they reviewed reports on the financing arrangements for the Kivisto event arena and hotel, and the review of land use. The City Council approved the land lease agreements and preliminary real estate purchase agreements with Arena 3.
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Leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr Bev Craig, has welcomed the Government's announcement to create a housing bank, which aims to build 1.5 million new homes. This investment is expected to boost Manchester's housing plan, which targets 36,000 new homes by 2032, including 10,
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Fraudsters have been targeting Worcester Street Car Park in Oxford, stealing money from drivers at payment machines. At least three customers have reported having sums of money taken from their bank accounts shortly after using the pay machines. The Oxford City Council has issued a warning to car park users,
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As part of pay increase negotiations, Townsville City Council has proposed a $21.78m increase to its wage bill over the next three years. This move has sparked industrial action from Australian Workers' Union (AWU) members in the outdoor workforce, who are demanding a 20 per cent pay rise.
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The New York City Planning Commission has approved a major rezoning plan for Midtown South, clearing the way for nearly 10,000 new homes to be built across 42 blocks. The plan, known as the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, aims to transform the area into a more vibrant and diverse
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In a rapidly unfolding scenario, Torry homeowners are caught in the midst of the Raac crisis, with local authorities and campaigners grappling with the financial burden of repairing or replacing homes affected by the potentially disastrous concrete. The new housing secretary, Mairi McAllan, has pledged to address the issue, with
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The centuries-old Poor Priests' Hospital in Canterbury's Stour Street has undergone a dramatic external transformation, with extensive repairs to its external fabric now complete. The 800-year-old building, owned by the city council, has been under scaffolding for 11 months but is once again on show in all
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A 79-page community safety and well-being plan aimed at addressing the complex issues of homelessness, addiction, and mental illness on city streets has been endorsed by the City of Victoria. The document, initiated by Mayor Marianne Alto two years ago, contains dozens of recommendations across eight sectors, including housing, service
