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fromIndependent
5 days ago
Real estate

Senior council official who called for boycott of holiday homes told to switch off his phone to avoid commenting on controversy

fromIndependent
5 days ago
Real estate

Senior council official who called for boycott of holiday homes told to switch off his phone to avoid commenting on controversy

fromAustin Monitor
17 hours ago

Legislature watchers report to Council - Austin Monitor

Rogers highlighted several overarching issues that could be a concern to local governments, including attempts to preempt the authority of Texas cities regarding regulations on guns or raising taxes.
Austin
#youth-leadership
#immigration
#public-safety
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

HEAR IT! Staten Island Pol Loves to Speed - Then Shrugs Off His Recklessness - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

HEAR IT! Staten Island Pol Loves to Speed - Then Shrugs Off His Recklessness - Streetsblog New York City

#dublin
fromsilive
3 days ago

'Incredibly reckless': Massive Staten Island warehouse project sparks traffic concerns

"Before the building is even open, I'm fearful that what we saw on that day could be a harbinger of things to come. Trucks are instructed to idle on local roads while waiting to deliver materials to the site, causing a massive traffic jam down Arthur Kill Road, effectively closing a lane of traffic on one of the South Shore's major roads."
New York City
#housing-policy
fromsilive
4 days ago
Renovation

NYC announces rules for backyard tiny houses on Staten Island amid City of Yes plan

fromsilive
4 days ago
Renovation

NYC announces rules for backyard tiny houses on Staten Island amid City of Yes plan

#legal-action
#government-intervention
#reform-uk
#protests
fromKqed
6 days ago
SF politics

Supervisor Questions SFPD's Response to ICE Protests in SF | KQED

fromKqed
6 days ago
SF politics

Supervisor Questions SFPD's Response to ICE Protests in SF | KQED

#community-issues
#oakland
#community-concerns
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Funding changes ignore housing poverty - council

Kensington and Chelsea council accuses the government of overlooking housing costs in funding review, leading to an inaccurate assessment of local poverty.
London politics
fromMiami Herald
6 days ago

Will Miami's election be in 2025 or 2026? Judge promises decision 'very quickly'

‘People deserve to know whether there will be an election in this year for mayor and certain City Commission seats, or next year,’ argued assistant city attorney Eric Eves. ‘Everybody deserves to know and answer that question quickly.’
Miami
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Cudahy councilwoman apologizes for 'satirical' video that called on street gangs to organize against ICE

The message was not about violence. It was about regular people ... claiming ownership of our streets in a time of great distress and asking others, who I mentioned in my video, in organizing and protesting against the harm and violence being inflicted on our community.
US politics
#affordable-housing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why the flip is an English council trying to ban swearing?

According to Ch Insp Ian Swallow of the Kent police, this PSPO is specifically designed to target abusive language that is threatening and escalates trouble.
UK politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Opinion: This California loophole makes passing new local taxes easier

Frustrated by the inability to gain supermajority voter support for tax hikes, government officials and special interests are turning to a new court-created loophole: voter initiatives that require only a simple majority to pass.
California
#urban-development
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

The upcoming elections for Miami, Coral Gables have changed. Here's what to know

Elections in Coral Gables will now be held in November in even years, moving the next election date from April 2027 to November 3, 2026.
Miami
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

Sutton councillor faces formal code hearing after email and social media spat

Councillor Sheldon Vestey faces allegations of breaching council rules regarding email, social media, and confidential information, with a hearing to follow scrutinizing these claims.
UK politics
#community-development
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Mayor 'bitterly regrets' working from home comment

The Mayor of Bedford, Tom Wootton, expressed regret about his comments on remote working, emphasizing that returning to the office is encouraged but not mandatory.
US politics
#waste-management
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston

What are the big green bins popping up in Boston neighborhoods? A new option drop off food waste.

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston

What are the big green bins popping up in Boston neighborhoods? A new option drop off food waste.

#tax-policy
fromUSA TODAY
1 week ago
NYC politics

Would Mamdani's 'millionaire tax' chase the rich out of New York City?

Kamala Harris and Zohran Mamdani propose taxing the wealthy to fund initiatives.
fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Harlow Council's leadership says it aims to continue improving - without raising tax

Harlow Council reports improvements in services and a budget surplus without raising taxes.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

Work to repair Woolwich foot tunnel's broken lift should begin 'shortly'

The lift in North Woolwich has been out of order for almost three years, making it only accessible by stairs. The Royal Borough of Greenwich and Newham Council own the tunnel, contributing to its maintenance. The lift on the North Woolwich side has not operated since August 2022, with repair costs not covered by normal funding.
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California mayor warns residents amid immigration raids. 'Do not go out unless necessary'

"Stay home and do not open the door to strangers," Perris Mayor Michael Vargas said during a video message on Instagram.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Superman the Immigrant Would Have Saved Texas

The death toll from the flooding in Texas has climbed to at least 120 people, including at least 36 children who had been campers at Camp Mystic.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

Colton, Zhuang gear up for annual summer cleanup series in Southwest Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Community cleanups improve neighborhoods and foster collaboration among residents.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ministers propose voting changes for mayoral elections in English devolution bill

Voting system for mayoral elections is changing to a preferential system, impacting Reform politicians' chances in regions.
UK politics
#housing-development
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

As charter commission prepares to put five ballot proposals to voters, council members scramble to try to hold onto local power | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

As charter commission prepares to put five ballot proposals to voters, council members scramble to try to hold onto local power | amNewYork

#climate-change
fromNewsday
1 week ago

Can Donald Trump really take over New York City?

"He cannot take over the city, period," said Richard Briffault, a Columbia professor and the law school's authority on local and state government. But, Briffault said, "There are a lot of ways he can interfere with or harass the city ... There are ways in which he can make life difficult."
US politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Notting Hill Carnival SAVED and will go ahead next month after almost 1m found to boost security

The annual Notting Hill Carnival, celebrating Caribbean culture since 1966, faced challenges due to safety concerns and incidents leading to interventions by police to save lives.
London music
#community-activism
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Huge Upminster energy storage hub set for approval - despite flooding concerns

The planning permission for a battery energy storage facility on green belt land is expected to be granted, despite concerns over its significant impact on the environment.
Environment
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Council cracks down on multiple cases of housing fraud in Havering

Havering Council has uncovered and prevented multiple cases of housing fraud during the 2024/2025 financial year involving individuals unlawfully occupying council-owned homes, including one case where a tenant attempted to buy a property they were renting out while owning another home in the UK.
Real estate
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Orpington museum archive plans will 'tarnish beauty and deprive community of space'

The new one-storey archive facility would cost around 3.9 million to construct and measure 630m, located within a depot in Priory Gardens, Orpington.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Cambridge city councilor charged in brothel ring says he won't run for reelection

"I've thought about this a lot and have decided to complete my current term and take a step back from elective office to explore other opportunities."
Miscellaneous
#homelessness
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Controversial push to develop former tony LI country club could finally get OK after almost a decade

In nearly a decade, we've seen several proposals - many of which didn't align with the surrounding community. This one preserves a significant amount of landscaped open space and meets the needs of our aging population.
Real estate
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Council pays domestic abuse victim 1,600 after leaving him homeless for weeks

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman stated Waltham Forest Council let a domestic abuse victim down by not acting quickly enough on his requests for assistance.
Canada news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Reservations open for 'Java with Jo Anne'

Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon began an informal tradition to meet constituents over coffee, addressing community needs and concerns. The next "Java with Jo Anne" event is on July 7.
Coffee
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Email shows sheriff directed purchase of massage chairs, despite what she told supervisors

Sheriff Christina Corpus had directed her department to purchase ten massage chairs and earmarked $100,000 for this initiative, although she claimed ignorance about it during a meeting.
Canada news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Coldharbour police base to remain open after community campaign

This is a brilliant result for our community. Sadiq Khan's plans to close Coldharbour Police Base would have left the Coldharbour Estate, Mottingham, and New Eltham less safe, which was why it was so important to campaign to stop this plan.
Canada news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Oakland loses another coal terminal' decision, but product is a ways from coming to town

The appeals court ruling, authored by Judge James Richman, declares none of the arguments lodged by the city against allowing Tagami more time at the proposed terminal site have merit.
California
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Embattled councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson says goodbye to City Hall

"It is my baton for the next councilor," she said of the workbook. "I had originally stated that there is too much turnover in District 7..."
NYC politics
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