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Troy Thompson, a mayoral candidate and former mayor of Townsville, has made a bold statement by pledging to audit the Townsville City Council if re-elected. Thompson's decision to resign during a show-cause process has sparked controversy, and he has now come forward to explain the reasoning behind his
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A new affordable housing scheme, proposed in the Lancaster City Council's plans for the Canal Quarter area, is set to provide 35 apartments and four townhouses for residents. The scheme, which includes 32 affordable rented homes and seven shared ownership homes, is recommended for approval by planning officers
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A massive $1.25 billion development is underway in Toronto's Port Lands, featuring 1,100 market-rental apartments and 550 affordable units on a 12-acre site. Waterfront Toronto and developers Dream Unlimited and Great Gulf have secured city council approval for the project, which will break ground in 2026
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The proposal to introduce bilingual signs in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is facing criticism from several quarters. According to North Belfast MLA Brian Kingston, the policy as it stands is creating "huge numbers" of applications for bilingual signs due to a drastic reduction in the criteria required. The Sinn
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The fate of a major housing development earmarked for Newcastle's heliport will be decided in a seven-day inquiry starting next week. The contentious project, which involves up to 356 apartments, was refused planning permission by Newcastle City Council last December due to concerns about the isolated site, potential
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On October 9, 2025, the New York City Council passed amendments to local laws that would impose new pay equity reporting obligations on private employers and require annual pay equity studies. The measures aim to identify and address wage disparities based on gender, race, and ethnicity. The amendments are pending
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Plymouth City Council and the Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA) have come together to form a new housing partnership agreement aimed at addressing the city's housing crisis. The agreement will bring forward £18.3 million of investment and deliver 63 new affordable homes over the next five years.
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As the local body elections in New Zealand drew to a close on Saturday, October 11, preliminary results have confirmed Tom Campbell as the new Mayor of Invercargill. With 6,815 votes, Campbell secured the top spot, followed closely by Alex Crackett, who received 4,940 votes but was successfully
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In the recent decision of Move Eden Housing v. City of Livermore, ___ Cal. App. 5th ___, 2025 WL 2837353 (Oct. 7, 2025), the First District Court of Appeal provided crucial insights into the structure of approvals for housing projects in California cities, considering the electorate's referendum power. The case
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A federal judge ruled in favor of Oregon and California, issuing a temporary restraining order that prevents President Trump from deploying National Guard troops from any state to Portland, Oregon, until October 19. This decision comes after Gov. Tina Kotek and Gov. Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit against the Trump
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Sheffield City Council's proposals to develop two greenbelt sites in the S13 postcode area have sparked outrage among landowners and residents. The plans, which include building 1638 new homes, have faced thousands of objections due to concerns about traffic congestion, pollution, and the loss of green space. The
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Toronto's Mayor Olivia Chow and other dignitaries marked a significant milestone in the city's affordable housing endeavors with the craning and assembly of the city's first affordable housing project delivered through the Public Developer model at 11 Brock Ave. This innovative project is expected
