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Uncoordinated Action Crippled Welsh High Streets
A property expert criticizes the Welsh government and councils for their uncoordinated response to the high number of empty shops in Wales, citing Newport as a prime example, while highlighting Caernarfon's success as a model for revitalization.
Uncoordinated Action Crippled Welsh High Streets
A property expert criticizes the Welsh government and councils for their uncoordinated response to the high number of empty shops in Wales, citing Newport as a prime example, while highlighting Caernarfon's success as a model for revitalization.
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40% Bias Score
Former Mayor Faces Prosecution for Alleged Contract Splitting
Virginia Borrallo, former mayor of Jerez de los Caballeros and current advisor at the Badajoz Provincial Council, is being prosecuted for allegedly splitting three sports track construction projects into thirteen smaller contracts between 2018 and 2019 to avoid proper bidding procedures, totaling ov...
Former Mayor Faces Prosecution for Alleged Contract Splitting
Virginia Borrallo, former mayor of Jerez de los Caballeros and current advisor at the Badajoz Provincial Council, is being prosecuted for allegedly splitting three sports track construction projects into thirteen smaller contracts between 2018 and 2019 to avoid proper bidding procedures, totaling ov...
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44% Bias Score
Saxony Municipalities Demand €691 Million in Funding, Structural Reform
Saxony's municipalities reported a €691 million deficit in 2023, prompting demands for cost-covering financing, structural reform, and increased state funding, particularly for infrastructure, with the state government showing partial willingness to compromise amidst its own budget constraints.
Saxony Municipalities Demand €691 Million in Funding, Structural Reform
Saxony's municipalities reported a €691 million deficit in 2023, prompting demands for cost-covering financing, structural reform, and increased state funding, particularly for infrastructure, with the state government showing partial willingness to compromise amidst its own budget constraints.
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44% Bias Score
Belfast City Hall Exhibition Fee Proposal Sparks Public Debate
Belfast City Council's plan to charge £4 for access to City Hall's ground floor exhibition has sparked debate, with councilors and the public expressing differing views on the fairness and impact of the proposed fees, while free access remains available through community visits.
Belfast City Hall Exhibition Fee Proposal Sparks Public Debate
Belfast City Council's plan to charge £4 for access to City Hall's ground floor exhibition has sparked debate, with councilors and the public expressing differing views on the fairness and impact of the proposed fees, while free access remains available through community visits.
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44% Bias Score
Viterbo Mayor Prioritizes Sustainable Urban Development
Viterbo Mayor Chiara Frontini is implementing a sustainable urban development plan, including 30 km of bike paths, electric public transport, and a research center for energy transition, while managing regional waste challenges and promoting local agriculture.
Viterbo Mayor Prioritizes Sustainable Urban Development
Viterbo Mayor Chiara Frontini is implementing a sustainable urban development plan, including 30 km of bike paths, electric public transport, and a research center for energy transition, while managing regional waste challenges and promoting local agriculture.
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52% Bias Score
Lodi Faces $1.6 Million Budget Deficit Amidst City Manager's Misconduct Allegations
The City of Lodi faces a $1.6 million budget deficit, while City Manager Scott Carney, on administrative leave since early April, alleges staff misconduct, including misuse of funds and falsified reports; an investigation is underway.
Lodi Faces $1.6 Million Budget Deficit Amidst City Manager's Misconduct Allegations
The City of Lodi faces a $1.6 million budget deficit, while City Manager Scott Carney, on administrative leave since early April, alleges staff misconduct, including misuse of funds and falsified reports; an investigation is underway.
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40% Bias Score
Oaxaca Mayor, Community Leader Killed in Attack; Five Motives Investigated
In San Mateo Piñas, Oaxaca, Mayor Lilia Gema García Soto and community representative Eli Gregorio Ruiz Gabriel were killed on November 1, 2023, when five armed assailants attacked the municipal palace, leaving 60 shell casings; a psychologist was also injured. Authorities are investigating five pos...
Oaxaca Mayor, Community Leader Killed in Attack; Five Motives Investigated
In San Mateo Piñas, Oaxaca, Mayor Lilia Gema García Soto and community representative Eli Gregorio Ruiz Gabriel were killed on November 1, 2023, when five armed assailants attacked the municipal palace, leaving 60 shell casings; a psychologist was also injured. Authorities are investigating five pos...
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40% Bias Score
£5bn SEND Deficit Threatens to Bankrupt English Councils
Years of overspending on special educational needs in England has created a £5bn deficit, threatening to bankrupt numerous councils by March 2024 unless the government intervenes; a schools white paper proposes changes to reduce eligibility for support, but councils are skeptical of its effectivenes...
£5bn SEND Deficit Threatens to Bankrupt English Councils
Years of overspending on special educational needs in England has created a £5bn deficit, threatening to bankrupt numerous councils by March 2024 unless the government intervenes; a schools white paper proposes changes to reduce eligibility for support, but councils are skeptical of its effectivenes...
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60% Bias Score
Rheinland-Pfalz Offers Free IT Security Checks to Municipalities
Rheinland-Pfalz launched a free IT security check program for its municipalities in 2024; 76 have participated, costing the state roughly €59,300; the program aims to improve cybersecurity and data protection but faces challenges due to IT staff shortages.
Rheinland-Pfalz Offers Free IT Security Checks to Municipalities
Rheinland-Pfalz launched a free IT security check program for its municipalities in 2024; 76 have participated, costing the state roughly €59,300; the program aims to improve cybersecurity and data protection but faces challenges due to IT staff shortages.
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40% Bias Score
Hessen Cities Face Financial Crisis, Forcing Service Cuts
Hessen's cities face a severe financial crisis, forcing cutbacks in services like swimming pools, cultural programs, and potentially afternoon childcare, due to insufficient funding from the federal and state governments, impacting citizens significantly.
Hessen Cities Face Financial Crisis, Forcing Service Cuts
Hessen's cities face a severe financial crisis, forcing cutbacks in services like swimming pools, cultural programs, and potentially afternoon childcare, due to insufficient funding from the federal and state governments, impacting citizens significantly.
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40% Bias Score
Plummeting Confidence in Labour's Local Government Approach
A new survey reveals a sharp decline in trust in Labour's government among senior council figures, dropping from 52 percent to 31 percent in just one year, with similar drops seen across various metrics, indicating a significant challenge for the new administration.
Plummeting Confidence in Labour's Local Government Approach
A new survey reveals a sharp decline in trust in Labour's government among senior council figures, dropping from 52 percent to 31 percent in just one year, with similar drops seen across various metrics, indicating a significant challenge for the new administration.
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48% Bias Score
Löhnberg Financial Crisis: Report Demands Transparency
Heiko Stock's report on Löhnberg's near bankruptcy, requested by Hesse's Interior Ministry, reveals financial mismanagement, including the creation of four GmbH companies and a lack of audited financial statements; the state government should release the report to ensure transparency.
Löhnberg Financial Crisis: Report Demands Transparency
Heiko Stock's report on Löhnberg's near bankruptcy, requested by Hesse's Interior Ministry, reveals financial mismanagement, including the creation of four GmbH companies and a lack of audited financial statements; the state government should release the report to ensure transparency.
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48% Bias Score
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