Tag #Local Government

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Ankara Reduces Greenhouse Subsidies, Increases Rent Support

Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's assembly approved a 43.93 percent increase in rent subsidies for urban renewal projects and changed the greenhouse production support program from 75 percent to 50 percent municipal subsidy, effective February 1st, 2024.

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No Poverty
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Derbyshire Parish Council Faces Bankruptcy, Potential Criminal Charges

An external report reveals the Elmton with Creswell Parish Council in Derbyshire is effectively bankrupt, faces potential criminal proceedings against its councillors, and owes over \£230,000 to Bolsover District Council in addition to a \£3 million government loan, all due to "large and systemic fa...

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Minimum Wage Increases Across US States and Localities

Twenty-one states raised their minimum wages on January 1, 2025, with some cities and counties independently setting significantly higher minimums; for instance, several Washington and California localities have minimum wages above $20 per hour, while others are approaching that mark, according to t...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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€25 Billion Deficit Cripples German Municipalities

German municipalities are facing a €25 billion deficit in 2023, a threefold increase from the previous year, due to rising personnel and social costs, inflation, and interest payments, placing a strain on municipal operations and investments.

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Gießen Faces Delays in Weapons Ban Zone Implementation Due to Lack of Expertise

Due to a lack of internal expertise, the city of Gießen faces delays in implementing a weapons ban zone, requiring the transfer of files and expertise from the county, which is further complicated by a short deadline from the state government.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Frankfurt's Property Tax Reform: Winners and Losers

Frankfurt's new property tax system, based on a state-mandated calculation, increases taxes for 78,000 residents (46%) and lowers them for 91,000, maintaining the city's overall annual revenue of roughly €220 million; however, many residents are facing increased tax burdens due to the new area-facto...

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sueddeutsche.de
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Hessian Property Tax Hikes Exceed State Recommendations

In Hesse, Germany, hundreds of municipalities increased property taxes beyond state recommendations, citing budget constraints and inaccurate calculations from the state's tax administration, impacting citizens and highlighting the challenges of revenue neutrality in tax reforms.

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Saxony-Anhalt Municipalities to Invest €15 Million in Administrative Building Renovations

Saxony-Anhalt municipalities plan €15 million in investments to renovate administrative buildings, driven by climate neutrality goals and evolving work structures; some need more space, others less due to remote work.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Berlin Senate Threatens Takeover of Urbane Mitte Project Planning

The Berlin Senate threatens to take over planning for the "Urbane Mitte" development project in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg due to delays, despite local opposition to the large-scale office building plan, further complicated by the pending S21 rail line.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spanish Municipality Defies National Garbage Tax

The mayor of Leganés, Miguel Ángel Recuenco, announced the city will not collect a new national garbage tax, defying the central government's mandate due to legal ambiguities and excessive estimated costs of \$150-200 per household.

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French Local Governments Cancel New Year's Events to Protest Budget Cuts

Facing government demands for €6.5 billion in budget cuts, numerous French local governments, including Rouen Normandy Metropolis and several Île-de-France departments, are canceling traditional New Year's greetings ceremonies, saving small sums but protesting austerity measures.

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