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North-West England Councils Face Staffing Crisis, Agency Spending Soars
North-west England councils dramatically increased spending on agency staff, with some seeing sevenfold increases over five years due to a severe local government workforce crisis, impacting social care services, with Lancashire and Manchester spending roughly £30 million each last year.
North-West England Councils Face Staffing Crisis, Agency Spending Soars
North-west England councils dramatically increased spending on agency staff, with some seeing sevenfold increases over five years due to a severe local government workforce crisis, impacting social care services, with Lancashire and Manchester spending roughly £30 million each last year.
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40% Bias Score
Limited Adoption of Online Office Hours in Thuringia
Thuringia's mayors and county commissioners largely avoid online office hours due to citizen preference for in-person contact and limited technological access; Erfurt and Eichsfeld are exceptions, using pre-recorded video responses to submitted questions.
Limited Adoption of Online Office Hours in Thuringia
Thuringia's mayors and county commissioners largely avoid online office hours due to citizen preference for in-person contact and limited technological access; Erfurt and Eichsfeld are exceptions, using pre-recorded video responses to submitted questions.
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32% Bias Score
Disabled Access Concerns Raised Over Derbyshire Car Park Allocation Plan
Derbyshire Dales District Council's plan to temporarily allocate part of Rowsley car park to traveller families has sparked concerns about reduced accessibility for the Level Arts Centre, a disabled charity whose users face safety risks crossing a busy road to reach alternative parking.
Disabled Access Concerns Raised Over Derbyshire Car Park Allocation Plan
Derbyshire Dales District Council's plan to temporarily allocate part of Rowsley car park to traveller families has sparked concerns about reduced accessibility for the Level Arts Centre, a disabled charity whose users face safety risks crossing a busy road to reach alternative parking.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Municipalities Face Billions in Budget Shortfalls
Facing a projected €2.3 billion cut to their budget in 2024, Dutch municipalities are struggling financially, with three-quarters expected to face multi-billion-euro deficits by 2026, forcing many to raise taxes significantly while the national coalition government expresses reluctance to provide ad...
Dutch Municipalities Face Billions in Budget Shortfalls
Facing a projected €2.3 billion cut to their budget in 2024, Dutch municipalities are struggling financially, with three-quarters expected to face multi-billion-euro deficits by 2026, forcing many to raise taxes significantly while the national coalition government expresses reluctance to provide ad...
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56% Bias Score
North Sydney Council Faces Developer Backlash Over Proposed 87% Rate Hike
North Sydney Council is proposing an 87.05% property rate increase over two years, sparking outrage from developers like Stockland, Mirvac, and Lendlease, who warn of crippling business impacts and a decline in the CBD's revival due to increased costs and already high vacancy rates.
North Sydney Council Faces Developer Backlash Over Proposed 87% Rate Hike
North Sydney Council is proposing an 87.05% property rate increase over two years, sparking outrage from developers like Stockland, Mirvac, and Lendlease, who warn of crippling business impacts and a decline in the CBD's revival due to increased costs and already high vacancy rates.
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52% Bias Score
\"AI Agents Offer Solution to Clunky Online Government Services\"\
Despite widespread digitalization challenges in accessing basic government services, AI agents like those in the SuperCity app are emerging as a solution, streamlining processes and improving citizen engagement; this is exemplified by the app's ability to automate tasks like paying parking tickets, ...
\"AI Agents Offer Solution to Clunky Online Government Services\"\
Despite widespread digitalization challenges in accessing basic government services, AI agents like those in the SuperCity app are emerging as a solution, streamlining processes and improving citizen engagement; this is exemplified by the app's ability to automate tasks like paying parking tickets, ...
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52% Bias Score
Unmet Citizen Needs Threaten German Democracy
The president of Germany's Association of Municipalities warns that unfulfilled citizen needs, particularly concerning refugees and social services, are threatening democratic stability due to policy failures and insufficient funding.
Unmet Citizen Needs Threaten German Democracy
The president of Germany's Association of Municipalities warns that unfulfilled citizen needs, particularly concerning refugees and social services, are threatening democratic stability due to policy failures and insufficient funding.
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44% Bias Score
Thuringian Municipalities Show Varying Adoption of Online Citizen Office Hours
While some Thuringian municipalities, like Erfurt and Eichsfeld, have implemented online office hours for citizens to submit questions answered via video, many others, including Gera, Jena, and the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district, maintain traditional in-person or phone communication, citing a prefe...
Thuringian Municipalities Show Varying Adoption of Online Citizen Office Hours
While some Thuringian municipalities, like Erfurt and Eichsfeld, have implemented online office hours for citizens to submit questions answered via video, many others, including Gera, Jena, and the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district, maintain traditional in-person or phone communication, citing a prefe...
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32% Bias Score
Aberdeen to Consider 7% Tourist Tax
Aberdeen City Council will consider a 7% tourist tax on overnight stays, potentially adding £5 per night, with a public consultation before potential implementation in April 2027; this contrasts with Edinburgh's 5% tax and Glasgow's ongoing consultation, raising concerns about potential negative imp...
Aberdeen to Consider 7% Tourist Tax
Aberdeen City Council will consider a 7% tourist tax on overnight stays, potentially adding £5 per night, with a public consultation before potential implementation in April 2027; this contrasts with Edinburgh's 5% tax and Glasgow's ongoing consultation, raising concerns about potential negative imp...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Municipalities Face Financial Crisis, Government Hesitates on Aid
Facing a .3 billion euro cut to their fund, Dutch municipalities are projected to run a multi-billion euro deficit in 2026, with the government's coalition showing reluctance to offer aid despite warnings of legal action and unfulfilled policy goals.
Dutch Municipalities Face Financial Crisis, Government Hesitates on Aid
Facing a .3 billion euro cut to their fund, Dutch municipalities are projected to run a multi-billion euro deficit in 2026, with the government's coalition showing reluctance to offer aid despite warnings of legal action and unfulfilled policy goals.
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56% Bias Score
Nevada County Legalizes Tiny Homes on Wheels to Combat Housing Crisis
Nevada County, California, has legalized tiny homes on wheels as permanent residences starting February 13th, aiming to alleviate its housing crisis by offering a more affordable housing option to low-and middle-class residents; Sol Tiny, a local builder, reports a doubling of home production.
Nevada County Legalizes Tiny Homes on Wheels to Combat Housing Crisis
Nevada County, California, has legalized tiny homes on wheels as permanent residences starting February 13th, aiming to alleviate its housing crisis by offering a more affordable housing option to low-and middle-class residents; Sol Tiny, a local builder, reports a doubling of home production.
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44% Bias Score
Valencia Court Overturns Bull-Running Ban, Citing Regional Authority
A Valencia court overturned a local council's ban on a bull-running event, citing regional authority over such events; the ruling highlights the conflict between local ideologies and regional regulations concerning cultural heritage, potentially impacting similar disputes.
Valencia Court Overturns Bull-Running Ban, Citing Regional Authority
A Valencia court overturned a local council's ban on a bull-running event, citing regional authority over such events; the ruling highlights the conflict between local ideologies and regional regulations concerning cultural heritage, potentially impacting similar disputes.
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52% Bias Score
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