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The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has issued an order certifying the Ipswich City Council Resource Recovery Drivers Certified Agreement 2024, a collective bargaining agreement reached between the Ipswich City Council and three trade unions: the Transport Workers' Union of Australia, the Australian Workers' Union of Employees, Queensland. The
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The Portsmouth City Council's carers service has provided a one-stop shop for unpaid carers to receive advice, support, and a break from their caring responsibilities. A new programme of creative sessions has been introduced, allowing carers to express themselves through various artistic mediums such as painting, writing, sculpting,
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Residents of Swanmore and preservationists are celebrating a temporary reprieve as the Winchester City Council has delayed its decision on the demolition of the historic house, Hiawatha, until July 18. Initially, the council was set to make a decision by May 21, but the new development submitted to the council
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As the Spokane City Council prepares to overhaul local homelessness laws, a group of business associations and businesses have asked for exemptions to remove homeless individuals from near downtown areas. The Downtown Spokane Partnership and 30 other organizations signed a letter arguing that the current ordinance would make it too
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Homeowners in Portland, Maine, are facing skyrocketing property values, with some reports suggesting an average increase of 40% following a city-mandated revaluation. The last revaluation took place in 2021, and this round has been met with criticism from homeowners who feel their values have been unfairly inflated. Key Takeaways: * The
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Environmental groups and local residents are voicing concerns about the possibility of a 65,000-seater stadium being built near the historic St James' Park, home of Newcastle United. The proposal has sparked a heated debate, with campaigners arguing that building a new stadium would compromise the city's
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A by-election will be held on July 17 in Sefton Park, Liverpool, to choose a new member for the city council. The election follows the resignation of former councillor John Howard, a Green Party member who stepped down due to work commitments. Howard had served as deputy leader of the
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A major affordable housing development is set to transform an empty site in Hendon, Sunderland, into 96 new homes for local people. The £16 million project, led by Thirteen Group, has received significant support from partners including Homes England, the North East Mayor, and local charity Back on the Map.
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Manchester City Council, along with partners Great Places and LGBT Foundation, has officially marked the start of a landmark PS37 million social rent housing scheme in Whalley Range, catering to the city's LGBTQ+ community. The groundbreaking project, co-produced with the Russell Road Community Steering Group, aims to provide
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Birmingham is facing a severe homelessness crisis, with scores of people sleeping rough on its streets. A recent investigation by a concerned citizen has highlighted the alarming lack of shelter options for the homeless, with over 20 individuals sleeping on streets in just a few areas of the city. The
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The Land Valuation Tribunal of New Zealand, led by Judge MJL Dickey, has issued a decision on the rating valuation objection filed by C & M Duncanson Family Trust against Tauranga City Council. The objection related to the valuation of the property at 54 Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, which
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The Land Valuation Tribunal of New Zealand has made a decision regarding the valuation of a property at 107A Simpson Road, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga. The tribunal's chairperson, MJL Dickey, has determined the valuation of the property as at 1 May 2023 to be $1,850,000, comprising $575,
