Tag #Local Government

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Approval for 90-Unit Affordable Housing Project in Birtinya Rescinded

The Queensland government revoked approval for a 90-unit affordable housing development in Birtinya, Sunshine Coast, days before a caretaker period, due to concerns about exceeding legal limits on affordable units and potential traffic issues, prompting criticism from the opposition.

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Trump Executive Order Shifts Disaster Preparedness to States

President Trump signed an executive order on March 10th shifting disaster preparedness to state and local governments, creating a National Risk Register, and prompting concerns about reduced federal support and funding for disaster mitigation projects.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Glastonbury's Van Dweller Crisis: Community Tensions and Delayed Regulated Site

Glastonbury, UK, grapples with approximately 300 van dwellers in unauthorized encampments, causing community tension due to anti-social behavior and lack of council tax contributions; a planned regulated site faces delays.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Unequal Access to Dutch Water Board Tax Exemptions

Eligibility for Dutch water board tax exemptions varies widely, with some boards using stricter criteria than others, creating inequities among low-income residents, particularly affecting those solely reliant on AOW pensions.

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Mayor Resigns Amidst Accusations of Abuse in Dutch Municipality

Mayor Gilbert Isabella of Houten, Netherlands, resigned after a report revealed a toxic work environment marked by intimidation and abuse towards officials by him and two other council members who previously resigned; the incident highlights systemic issues within local governance.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Bribery and Misconduct Charges Filed Against Former Liverpool Mayor and 11 Others

Former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson and 11 others face bribery and misconduct charges related to Liverpool City Council contracts awarded between 2010 and 2020, following a Merseyside Police investigation (Operation Aloft) that uncovered a culture of improper dealings and led to government intervent...

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Ulster University Proposes Council Takeover of At-Risk Riverside Theatre

Ulster University proposed that Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council take over the lease of the Riverside Theatre in Coleraine, a 350-seat venue needing roughly £750,000 in repairs and £500,000 annually for operation; the council is debating the proposal due to budget constraints and existing ar...

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Madrid Launches Advanced Cybersecurity Drills for Southern Municipalities

The Madrid region is conducting advanced cybersecurity drills in southern municipalities with over 20,000 inhabitants, starting March 17th in Alcorcón, to enhance their response to digital attacks on essential services, testing detection, response, and recovery from simulated ransomware, unauthorize...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Campanian Mayors Rally in Rome for Stronger European Unity

Mayors from across Campania, led by Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredi, will join a pro-European demonstration in Rome today at 3 PM, advocating for a stronger, more united Europe that balances military defense with diplomatic solutions, with potential future expansion across Italy.

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Madrid Residents Protest Planned Cleaning Depot Location

Six Madrid neighborhood associations are protesting the planned construction of a cleaning depot and Selur base in Montecarmelo, proposing a more suitable site in Las Tablas, which meets the project's operational requirements; the PP delegate rejected the alternative, despite support from opposition...

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\£140 Million Spent Relocating London's Homeless

London councils and their housing companies have spent over \£140 million since 2017 buying more than 850 homes across England to house homeless people, often relocating families far from their support networks, causing distress and exacerbating existing housing pressures in receiving communities.

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Twelve Charged in Liverpool Council Corruption Case

Former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and former deputy council leader Derek Hatton are among 12 people charged with bribery and misconduct in a public office following a Merseyside Police investigation into Liverpool City Council's contract awards between 2010 and 2020.

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