Government confirms intervention over failings at ‘toxic’ council
Local government minister Jim McMahon said officials will be appointed to oversee improvements at Tower Hamlets Council.
Atlanta City Council considers proposal on huge pay raises for elected officials
The Atlanta City Council is in the beginning stages of considering a proposal that could increase their pay by nearly 75 ...
Council tax expected to raise additional £1.8 billion next year – minister
Communities minister Matthew Pennycook rejected suggestions by the Conservatives that councils face a £2.4 billion ‘black ...
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Government green lights council’s four-day week: is this a turning point for the future of flexible working?
With Labour taking a different stance on South Cambridgeshire’s policy, People Management asks whether other organisations ...
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Could St. Tammany’s council shrink? Committee looks to modernize government.
The newly-launched charter review committee is expected to weigh in on whether St. Tammany should have half as many parish ...
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Aiken City Council could select Hotel Aiken developer early next year
Colliers will call for offers from interested developers Dec. 23, Senior Associate Broker Tommy Tapp told the Aiken City ...
Former Register editor Randy Evans inducted into the State Open Government Hall of Fame
Randy Evans, a 58-year journalist and current Iowa FOIC executive director, will be inducted into the State Open Government ...
Irwin council gives fire department extension to use former school property for new $1M station
The Irwin Volunteer Fire Department will get more time to try to build a new fire hall and ambulance base at the site of the ...
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Labour will raise council tax by an additional £1.8 billion in 2025
Communities minister Mathew Pennycook has said he expects the government will raise council tax by £1.8 billion in 2025 to 2026. Pennycook said that business rates with funding will contribute £600 ...
Badenoch predicts council tax rises on the cards amid ‘black hole’ claim
Kemi Badenoch has suggested council tax rises could be needed after claiming local authorities face a £2.4 billion “black ...
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Covington residents approve switch to mayor-council government
The ballot measure asking Covington residents if they wanted to change the city’s municipal government structure from its ...
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Yakima Council looks at solutions for budget problems, including levy lid lift
City officials said that by the end of 2026, Yakima’s reserves would be around $2.8 million, less than a month’s worth of ...