Tag #Local Government

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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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56% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
napoli.repubblica.it
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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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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
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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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Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
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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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No Poverty
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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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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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English Council Merger Plans Face Widespread Opposition

A survey of 150 English councils reveals widespread opposition to government plans to reorganize local government by merging councils, citing high costs, increased uncertainty, and minimal savings, while councils prepare for service cuts and tax increases.

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56% Bias Score

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elmundo.es
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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
nos.nl
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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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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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Liverpool Officials Charged in Bribery and Misconduct Scandal

Twelve individuals, including former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and his son, face bribery and misconduct charges related to Liverpool City Council contracts awarded between 2010 and 2020, following a police investigation (Operation Aloft) that revealed widespread corruption.

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52% Bias Score

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bbc.com
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Council Restructuring Plan Faces Financial Concerns

A survey of English councils indicates that only 23% believe the government's plan to reorganize local government will ease their financial pressures, despite the government's claim that the changes will improve the sustainability and resilience of local authorities; the survey involved 150 of 317 E...

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44% Bias Score

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