Judge grants special council’s request to pause Trump’s Washington election interference case
1 of 2 | Special counsel Jack Smith on Friday asked a federal judge to pause the ongoing legal proceedings against president-elect Donald Trump related…
Torrance measure asks voters to raise council’s pay by over 2,000%
Tucked into an anti-corruption measure on the Nov. 5 ballot in Torrance is a provision that would vastly increase pay for the city’s mayor and…
Telstra outage forces Aboriginal health clinics to temporarily shut and causes ‘frustrating’ disruptions at regional councils
In short: Organisations including Aboriginal health services and regional councils in SA have been unable to function due to a nationwide data outage affecting some…
Hepburn Shire Council’s draft budget reveals big financial woes, raising long-term viability concerns
In short: Hepburn Shire Council's draft 2024-25 budget reveals a likely $2 million deficit, after $5.5 million in new loans and $1.5 million in operational cuts.The…
Labour wins by-election with huge swing as Tories lose councils
The Tories suffer a big defeat at a by-election as Labour gains ground in polls across England. Source link
The councils selling the family silver to pay bills
Cash-strapped local authorities are selling off land, buildings and antiques to clear their debts. Source link
Cartoon depicting Victorian council’s first female CEO in apron with broom to result in complaint to Press Council
In Short: A cartoon depicting a female CEO in an apron wielding a broom has been described as sexist and dangerous.Another cartoonist said it was…
Councils to watch in the 2024 local elections
Where might the main political parties make gains and losses in the local elections on 2 May? Source link
Councils told to consider residents' support of LTNs
Councils in England will have to carry out leaflet drops and run surveys under new government guidance. Source link
Councils to be told to cut diversity plans in Budget
The chancellor will urge councils to reduce wasteful spending but councillors say it is a distraction. Source link
Nineteen councils can sell assets to cover services
Nineteen local authorities have been given extra flexibility to help balance their books next year. Source link
Proposed flight paths for Western Sydney airport ‘manifestly unfair’, councils say
In short: Councils have raised concerns about the impact of flight paths proposed for the new Western Sydney airport.Wollondilly Shire Council says it is unfair…
Shaping the Future: The Trade and Technology Council’s Role in Transatlantic Collaboration and Global Innovation
Today marks the conclusion of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting in Washington, D.C. The United States and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment…
NYC mayor Adams vetoes City Council’s police accountability measures
New York City Eric Adams has vetoed a bill requiring police officers to report low-level stops and another banning solitary confinement in city jails. The…
Fury as drivers forced to pay £110 extra for parking permits as councils triple their rates – have you been affected?
THERE is fury after it emerged that councils have tripled their parking permit rates with some drivers being forced to pay £110 extra. It has…