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Scottish Borders Council Announces 10% Council Tax Hike
The Scottish Borders Council announced a 10% council tax increase for 2025/26, raising an additional £7m for vital services despite receiving £19m in extra government funding, which is largely allocated to the Real Living Wage and free school meals.
Scottish Borders Council Announces 10% Council Tax Hike
The Scottish Borders Council announced a 10% council tax increase for 2025/26, raising an additional £7m for vital services despite receiving £19m in extra government funding, which is largely allocated to the Real Living Wage and free school meals.
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48% Bias Score
North Sydney Council Votes for 87% Rate Hike Amid Public Outcry
North Sydney Council voted 7-3 to raise property rates by 87% over two years to address \$122 million Olympic pool redevelopment cost overruns and "unsustainable" finances, sparking outrage from over 100 residents and local politicians during a fiery public meeting.
North Sydney Council Votes for 87% Rate Hike Amid Public Outcry
North Sydney Council voted 7-3 to raise property rates by 87% over two years to address \$122 million Olympic pool redevelopment cost overruns and "unsustainable" finances, sparking outrage from over 100 residents and local politicians during a fiery public meeting.
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56% 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
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
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
Hofheim Approves €17 Million Bridge Design
Hofheim, Germany is building a €17 million, 263-meter pedestrian and cyclist bridge designed by Ney & Partners, starting construction in late 2027 (if funding is approved) and lasting three years; the bridge's design preserves existing trees and is contingent upon €60\% government funding and coordi...
Hofheim Approves €17 Million Bridge Design
Hofheim, Germany is building a €17 million, 263-meter pedestrian and cyclist bridge designed by Ney & Partners, starting construction in late 2027 (if funding is approved) and lasting three years; the bridge's design preserves existing trees and is contingent upon €60\% government funding and coordi...
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40% Bias Score
Parma Police Chase Ends in Arrest: Incident Highlights Public Safety Concerns
In Parma, Italy, a repeat offender's violent reaction to a traffic stop by local police officers resulted in a car chase and injuries, but a city bus driver's intervention led to the suspect's arrest. This incident highlighted the risks faced by local police and prompted discussion on public safety ...
Parma Police Chase Ends in Arrest: Incident Highlights Public Safety Concerns
In Parma, Italy, a repeat offender's violent reaction to a traffic stop by local police officers resulted in a car chase and injuries, but a city bus driver's intervention led to the suspect's arrest. This incident highlighted the risks faced by local police and prompted discussion on public safety ...
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48% Bias Score
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
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 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
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