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fromBrooklyn Paper
7 hours ago

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

Our community cleanups are incredibly important. Not only do they beautify the neighborhood, making it an even better place to work, live and raise a family, but they bring residents together with a common goal of improving the place they are proud to call home.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Ministers propose voting changes for mayoral elections in English devolution bill

Ministers are changing the voting system for mayoral elections, moving to a preferential system to ensure candidates have broader support rather than first-past-the-post.
UK politics
#community-issues
#housing-development
fromwww.amny.com
15 hours 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
15 hours 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

#public-safety
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

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

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

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

#climate-change
#new-york-city
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day 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
#immigration
#community-activism
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 days 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
#social-housing
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 days 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
3 days 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
4 days 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
#community-concerns
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
Boston food

'Tormented with inconsiderate visitors': This new Waltham playground is so popular, it requires reservations

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
Boston food

'Tormented with inconsiderate visitors': This new Waltham playground is so popular, it requires reservations

#council-tax
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days 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
#community-engagement
fromPadailypost
1 week 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
1 week 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.eppingforestguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

Bin crews praised for achieving 99.9 on-time collection rate

Harlow's bin crews have achieved a 99.9% on-time collection rate, significantly improved through close performance management and efforts from council officials and waste partners.
Canada news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week 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
#urban-development
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Trump-supporting 'brain emulation' advocate pushes for federal takeover of Alameda's former air station for tech utopia

fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Trump-supporting 'brain emulation' advocate pushes for federal takeover of Alameda's former air station for tech utopia

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Letters: Colleges' runaway spending makes tuition unaffordable

Colleges are ramping up spending, leading to higher tuition and soaring administrative costs, and students must bear the burden of this unaffordability.
California
#community-development
#san-jose
#city-council
#oakland
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Council boss quits, leaving 18-year-old in charge

Rob Howard stated his resignation was made with regret, as his health challenges prevent him from fulfilling the demanding role of council leader effectively.
UK politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

East Bay official wants new Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

We need something that fits the community's needs. We shouldn't have to fight over it. We know the needs of the community have changed, but we haven't changed along with it.
Mission District
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Nearly 100,000 adults in England denied state-funded social care due to cuts

The analysis reveals that nearly 100,000 adults are denied government-funded social care due to a decade of spending cuts, showcasing the injustice in current funding policies.
UK politics
#elections
fromQNS
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Incumbent Shekar Krishnan cruises to victory in Council District 25 Democratic primary - QNS

fromQNS
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Incumbent Shekar Krishnan cruises to victory in Council District 25 Democratic primary - QNS

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Gilroy City Administrator announces retirement from best job ever

From my first day in office, Jimmy has approached his role with the utmost professionalism, optimism, and a deep sense of responsibility to our residents.
Retirement
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Park volunteer groups' fury as council pulls insurance cover and makes them pay

I received an email literally out of the blue without any warning to say that all of our up-and-coming events and activities were no longer covered by insurance and we were advised to individually investigate and secure our own insurance policy.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Employees dumped meat and fish on street and roof

The illegal dumping was described as a 'deliberate and coordinated operation'. Enforcement officers captured 'disgraceful images' on the authority's cameras showing blatant environmental breaches.
London politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Letters: Trump's attack on Iran makes Mideast less safe

Trump's illegal and unprovoked bombing of Iran will further destabilize an already fragile Middle East. Despite Trump's public statement, bombing Iran is a declaration of war against Iran.
US politics
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Church Street in Burlington, Vt. is getting a new name this summer

McKnight said the move was a direct response to policies enacted by the Trump administration that are harming relations between Vermont and Canada.
Canada news
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Dublin City Council built fewer than half the homes it was meant to over past three years

The slow start in 22, 23 and 24 were due to a variety of reasons around resourcing and capacity in the sector ... but I think the ship is moving, and I think we will exceed our 25 and 26 targets.
London politics
#community-action
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Former Mayo footballer paints disabled parking bays in Westport as council has 'no money' for work

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Former Mayo footballer paints disabled parking bays in Westport as council has 'no money' for work

fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Rancho Palos Verdes saw a dramatic uptick in peacocks. Officials plan to cut their numbers

Although some residents are still enamored by the fowl - Rancho Palos Verdes resident Efran Conforty told KCAL News they are the "best neighbors" - the birds have also attracted a lot of haters.
Portland food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Over half of English councils face insolvency under 5bn deficit, MPs warn

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, the PAC's chair, stated that the government's inaction suggests it is comfortable with the current state of local authority finances, perceiving issues as normalized.
London politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ Affairs is a lifeline - San Jose Spotlight

Supporting the LGBTQ+ community is crucial amid rising anti-transgender sentiment and federal actions against LGBTQ+ rights.
#public-policy
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Council boss calls MP asylum comment inflammatory

Council leader disputes MP's claims about asylum seekers, calling them misleading and inflammatory.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Council boss calls MP asylum comment inflammatory

Council leader disputes MP's claims about asylum seekers, calling them misleading and inflammatory.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London council forced to spend 8.5m to 'plug the gap' from Government's disability cuts

As disabled people face the biggest cuts to disability benefits on record, I am extremely concerned about the impact on disabled residents in Tower Hamlets.
UK politics
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

Major renovation started at this Staten Island 'community hub'

"South Shore residents know Annandale Green is a community hub. It's the heart of the South Shore, not just geographically, but socially," Morano said.
NYC politics
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Techie made sure restaurant customers gagged at tax grab

"Receipts listed the customer's vice of choice, and noted their money was being collected by the city to pay for the stadium."
Toronto startup
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Mayor Lurie can't help S.F. with Trump talk - yet. But he could help himself.

If I were mayor of a major city and I needed to decide whether it was better to take a stand against a president who causes distress, or to focus on what I was elected to do, I would choose the latter.
NYC politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Ex-Meath Council chair Tommy Reilly in SIPO probe after rezoned lands linked to son rose in value from 500,000 to 4.2m

The councillor's failure to declare the nature of his sons' interest in lands at Liscarton and his failure to withdraw from such meetings constituted breaches of the Local Government Act 2001.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago
London food

The London Buzz - 13th June 2025

London's vibrant cultural scene faces challenges and community responses amidst various socio-political issues.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Commissioners could have to run Croydon three years after council's last bankruptcy

Croydon Council faces a financial intervention to stabilize its situation and address its 1.4 billion debt.
London politics
fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London politics

'Council's threat to evict foodbank could lead to needy going hungry'

Islington Foodbank's eviction threat jeopardizes its ability to feed the needy, highlighting public services' reliance on informal assistance.
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