Housing
A packed council chamber in Shepton Mallet was the scene for a public inquiry on Tuesday, August 12, as rival plans for a "unique" green space in Somerset's Frome town were made by the developer, Somerset County Council, and pressure group People for Packsaddle. The inquiry,
Housing
Meath County Council in Ireland is set to play a significant role in addressing the national housing crisis, with a target to provide 36,000 new houses by 2040. The Council has been given the responsibility of delivering 2,942 new houses annually from 2025 to 2034, and 1,362
City councils
Nottinghamshire councillors have sounded the alarm on potential council tax increases, warning that failure to carefully consider plans to change council boundaries could lead to significantly higher bills for residents. Conservative councillors Sam Smith and Bruce Laughton have emphasized that the significant debt held by Nottingham City Council and the
Chairpersons
Governor Kay Ivey has appointed John Young as the new Chairman of the Marshall County Commission, filling the vacancy left by the passing of Chairman David Reed in June 2025. Young, a 50-year resident of Marshall County, has had a long and distinguished career in public service, spanning over 30
City councils
Residents in the Lewes District are being whipped up on social media by the MP for Lewes and the leader of Lewes District Council, using inflammatory and irresponsible language, according to Councillor Bridget Fishleigh. The expansion plans, which would see parts of Lewes District Council brought under the control of
Chairpersons
Governor Kay Ivey has made a significant appointment in Alabama's Marshall County, naming John Young as the new Chairman of the Marshall County Commission. Young, a 50-year resident of Marshall County, brings extensive public service experience, including 30 years of service in various roles within the Marshall County
Chairpersons
A superior court judge has ruled that the Fulton County Board of Commissioners must appoint two election critics nominated by the Fulton County Republican Party to the county election board. The decision comes after the Democratic-controlled board rejected the GOP nominees in a party-line vote in May. The Georgia Republican
City councils
Hampshire County Council, a Conservative-run authority, paid out more than £14 million in redundancy payments to staff over the past two years, with £12.765 million being paid out in the 2024/25 financial year. This figure represents a significant increase from the £1.486 million paid out in 2023/
Chairpersons
This year, the UK is commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day), which marked the end of the Second World War. To mark this significant anniversary, Derbyshire County Council will host a service of commemoration at Hall Leys Park in Matlock, led by Reverend Richard Reade
City councils
The Labour Government's proposed Local Government Reorganisation plans for Derbyshire include setting up two unitary authorities, with an elected mayor, by merging or scrapping existing councils in two-tier authority areas. Currently, Derbyshire operates under a system of county, district, and borough councils. The proposed changes aim to create
County councils
Vija Randall has been left feeling unsupported and ignored after stepping in to care for her son, Edgars Freimanis, who has a brain injury. Edgars, 42, relies heavily on his medication and daily routine, but after his personal assistant resigned in May, Vija has had to take on the role
County councils
Lancashire County Council has entered a multi-million pound partnership with Blackburn-based Multevo, a company that specializes in road maintenance. The partnership has seen the introduction of a new kit that recycles existing material to fix carriageway defects, achieving a higher standard of repair while reducing costs. The new system has
