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Warwickshire County Council's Road Safety Education Team has launched a new initiative offering free practical scooter training to children across the county, as part of its commitment to promoting safe and active lifestyles. The training is currently being delivered in schools that are actively engaged with the Safe
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Derbyshire County Council is on the hunt for warm and approachable individuals to join its team of school crossing patrols, ensuring a safe passage for children across the county's roads. With no formal qualifications necessary, the council is looking for people with excellent interpersonal skills, a knack for
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Hampshire County Council has taken a significant step towards reducing food waste in the county, confirming plans to introduce kerbside food waste collections from April 2026. The move aims to increase recycling rates by allowing residents to recycle household food waste through anaerobic digestion, producing renewable gas and organic fertilizer.
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Lincolnshire residents are now enjoying the benefits of sustainable living thanks to the county's third free Community RePaint Store, which opened its doors at the Tattershall Household Waste Recycling Centre on Monday, 23 June. The new store, which complements the existing Reuse Shop, provides a convenient and environmentally
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The Braila County Council in Luxembourg has issued a contract notice soliciting bids for winter maintenance services on county roads under its administration. The notice specifies that the services will be required from November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2027, with a total contract value ranging from 41,543 lei
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In celebration of the centenary of West Sussex's libraries, the county council has highlighted the importance of these community hubs, which cater to people of all ages and needs. From toddlers to vulnerable adults, libraries in West Sussex offer a diverse range of services and activities that support
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Local government minister Jim McMahon met with Lancashire County Council leader Stephen Atkinson to discuss the Reform UK leader's push for a public vote on devolution proposals, which include the abolition of local authorities and the potential introduction of a mayor. The meeting follows the government's
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In a powerful display of advocacy, schoolchildren from Ysgol Golwg y Cwm shared their experiences of poverty with decision-makers at Powys County Council's third annual Child Poverty Task Force Conference. The children, who were among the headline speakers, called on the council and its partners to take stronger
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The Lancashire County Council's proposal to hold a public referendum on devolution questions, such as the creation of a regional mayor and council mergers, has been met with criticism from Conservative City Councillor Andrew Gardiner. Gardiner, who was also a county councillor until May, described the Reform UK
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Lancashire County Council's new Reform UK leadership has been met with harsh criticism over their plans to hold a referendum on devolution in the county. The proposal, spearheaded by leader Cllr Stephen Atkinson, aims to give voters the chance to decide on a regional mayor or council mergers.
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Over 100 Leicestershire social workers have expressed opposition to a new Reform UK policy they fear promotes exclusion and marginalization. The policy, which changes the way flags are flown at the Leicestershire County Council headquarters, has been met with criticism from the social workers, who see it as a symbol
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The potential closure of adult training centres in Derbyshire has sparked concerns among local residents and educators, who fear it will "strangle communities" and hinder economic growth. Derbyshire County Council, now run by Reform UK, is planning to close two of its 15 adult education centres by the
