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Councillors Richard Kemp and John Potter from the Liberal Democrats in Liverpool and Preston have written to the Chief Constables of Lancashire and Merseyside, urging them to speed up investigations into Operation Sheridan and Operation Aloft. These investigations, linked to Liverpool City Council, have been ongoing for several years, with
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In a Minneapolis City Council committee meeting, Mayor Jacob Frey acknowledged that his previous statement about the city banning no-knock warrants 15 months ago was misleading. The meeting comes after Amir Locke, a 22-year-old African American, was killed during a police raid at an apartment. Frey said that the city
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The 2020 Chicago Energy Benchmarking Report reveals a 25% reduction in carbon emissions per square foot in properties over 50,000 square feet, with a rapid decline in energy use since 2016. The report highlights the effectiveness of the Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance, passed by City Council in 2013, in
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Russell Gossett, director of the Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department, has been recognized for his outstanding leadership and commitment to service excellence by receiving the STARS award. Mayor Shane McFarland presented Gossett with the award on January 27, acknowledging his exceptional efforts in making a positive impact on the department and
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Concerns over structural integrity due to worsening high winds led Glasgow City Council to evacuate around 50 residents from their homes in the area surrounding the Trinity College building on Lynedoch Street. The historic building, which is currently undergoing repairs after a January incident where cracks were found and stone
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Thousands of workers from Unison, GMB, and Unite unions are set to be balloted for strike action in a long-running dispute with Glasgow City Council over equal pay. The move comes after 8000 women took to the streets in 2018 to demand fair treatment, and despite a compensation deal being
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Longtime chamber of commerce president Keanin Loomis is ready to trade in his advocacy role for the top job in Hamilton, announcing his resignation effective March 4 and his intention to run for mayor in the October election. Loomis, 47, has been CEO of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce for
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As the year 2021 comes to an end, the City of Westmount, Quebec is issuing a warning to its residents regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Omicron variant continues to spread rapidly in the community, particularly in seniors' residences, and the city is taking measures to mitigate the spread
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The Wolverhampton City Council is currently inviting bids for a new contract, CWC21101 - Young Families Housing Support & Social Inclusion / Emergency & Homelessness Prevention, to provide comprehensive support services to young families and prevent homelessness. The contract, which has an estimated value of £0 to £206,000, is divided
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Derby City Council's housing arm, Derby Homes, has submitted plans to build 36 new bungalows next to the Akaal Primary School in Sunny Hill, Derby. The proposed development, which includes six detached bungalows and 30 semi-detached, aims to provide social housing for the elderly. A new road is
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Leicester City Council is committed to providing temporary accommodation for those at risk of homelessness, ensuring no one spends the night on the streets during the winter. The council has secured additional independent winter beds, collaborating with local charities and organizations to provide a range of services throughout the festive
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A significant breakthrough in affordable housing in New York City has been achieved with the approval of a mixed-use development project by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). The project, developed by Radson Development and Kingspoint Heights, will bring 350 units of 100% affordable housing to Midtown Manhattan,
