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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge in immigration case, allowing charges to continue

A Wisconsin judge is indicted for allegedly helping a man evade immigration authorities, highlighting tensions between local and federal immigration enforcement.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Revealed: The London boroughs generating millions every year from residents' parking permits

According to the survey, councils across the UK generated almost 360m in residents' parking charges over the period. The growth indicates rising local authority reliance on parking permit revenue.
London politics
#london
#urban-development
London politics
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Targeted zoning of land for large-scale housing planned as minister to overrule councils

The Government will override local councillors to accelerate housing development through strategic rezoning of land.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Targeted zoning of land for large-scale housing planned as minister to overrule councils

The Government will override local councillors to accelerate housing development through strategic rezoning of land.
#community-impact
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Eleven counties have more 'voters' than adults living in them as dysfunctional state of national register outlined

The Electoral Commission highlights that none of the local authorities have an accurate electoral register, rendering election turnout figures meaningless. This situation calls for urgent corrective measures.
US Elections
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 weeks ago

Government bags 200 bids from local authorities wanting AI growth zones in their areas | Computer Weekly

The AI growth zones initiative, aimed at making AI technologies more pervasive across the UK, seeks sites with strong power connections and fast-tracked planning approvals.
London startup
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hidden homelessness crisis forcing councils to pay 60% above market rent

Private landlords are exploiting councils by charging excessive rents for temporary housing, exacerbating the homelessness crisis.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 47 of the 16th St. Plaza Crackdown: A preacher's observation

Covenencia believes the police presence at the plaza has significantly deterred drug use and theft, improving the environment for his preaching.
Mission District
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Government misses target on new-build social homes by more than 1,400

Minister for Housing James Browne acknowledged the shortfall in new-build social homes, pledging that each local authority must strive to meet their targets for 2024.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Starmer promises to clamp down on local authorities in war on potholes

"Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum."
UK politics
#council-tax
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago
London startup

UK's first bus manufacturing panel kicks off to boost local zero emission bus production

The UK is prioritizing zero-emission bus manufacturing to support local transport ambitions and boost job growth.
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
2 months ago

Woman at risk of abuse not rehoused for 14 months

Miss X's vulnerability was not addressed promptly by Waltham Forest, which delayed her move to safe accommodation despite recognizing her situation as a priority.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

A ticking time bomb': the neglected crisis of Send education in England

The SEND crisis in England's local councils is rapidly escalating, with severe financial implications and urgent need for reform.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The financial time bomb facing special educational needs podcast

The ongoing funding crisis in education has led to a strained relationship between parents and local authorities, challenging the support for children like Violet.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

TfL pays out over 2m in pothole compensation claims in three years, data reveals

"With pothole compensation claims up 42 per cent year-on-year, these figures are a stark reminder that poor local road conditions continue to burn a hole in the budgets of local authorities and drivers."
London
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

UK areas claiming the most unemployment benefits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Birmingham tops the ranking for unemployment benefits claims in October 2024, with 10,749.64 claims per 100,000 residents, a significant increase of 29.93% from the previous year.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Labour's plan for buses explained as local authorities to take control'

"Labour's new transport proposal aims to empower local authorities to take control of bus services, potentially reversing over three decades of deregulated transport operations in the UK."
London
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

Revealed: The counties with the highest rate of parking fines last year after councils increased traffic wardens

More than 351,000 parking tickets were issued in 2023, representing a 15% increase from the previous year, generating at least €14 million for local authorities.
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