Articles for Local Government

Taxpayers set to shoulder £43billion worth of council debt under Labour's devolution plans
2 days, 18 hours ago

Taxpayers set to shoulder £43billion worth of council debt under Labour's devolution plans

Daily Mail  

Taxpayers are set to bear the burden of £43billion worth of council debt under Labour's plans to create 'super-councils' via their local authority reform. Thurrock Council was left with more than £1billion worth of debt after investing in a solar farm tycoon who used taxpayer cash to buy luxury goods including a yacht and a private jet Ministers want to …

England Labour Local Government Debt Council Plans Essex
Chinese government planted agent in SoCal with mission to influence local government, feds allege
4 days, 15 hours ago

Chinese government planted agent in SoCal with mission to influence local government, feds allege

LA Times  

Martin Estrada, pictured in April, called the case “another example of a very disturbing trend” of the Chinese government seeking to influence policy in the United States. The Chinese government allegedly used a Chino Hills man in an effort to advance policies favorable to the People’s Republic of China in Southern California local government, according to a criminal complaint released …

China Local Local Government Sun Prosecutors According Officials
How will Labour’s plans for devolution actually work?
6 days, 23 hours ago

How will Labour’s plans for devolution actually work?

The Independent  

Angela Rayner, deputy prime minister and still the darling of her party, is a restless woman. It will force many smaller district councils into larger units, and encourage existing historic counties such as Essex, Kent and Norfolk to combine and create larger territories overseen by powerful “metro mayors”. Rayner says: “Our English Devolution white paper will be a turning point …

English Local Labour Local Government Greater Greater Manchester Greater London
Angela Rayner forces through plan for 'super-prison' with 1,700 inmates on green belt despite local opposition and three YEARS after local council rejected it
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Angela Rayner forces through plan for 'super-prison' with 1,700 inmates on green belt despite local opposition and three YEARS after local council rejected it

Daily Mail  

Angela Rayner has pushed through plans for a 'super-prison' on greenbelt land more than three years after the scheme was rejected by locals. The Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary has approved the building of a jail holding 1,700 lags near Chorley in Lancashire, despite fears inmates would outnumber the population of local villages. But Ms Rayner overruled objections saying …

England Wales Prison Local Local Government State Plan
Debt swaps to rejuvenate local governments
4 weeks ago

Debt swaps to rejuvenate local governments

China Daily  

CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY On Nov 8, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress approved an increase of 6 trillion yuan in the local government special bond ceiling to replace outstanding hidden debt — or liabilities of local governments that are not officially recorded. Local governments will be eligible for local government special bonds worth another 4 trillion yuan over …

China Resolution Economic Growth Economic Development Debt Resolution Economic Debt Management
Debt swaps to rejuvenate local governments
4 weeks ago

Debt swaps to rejuvenate local governments

China Daily  

By Luo Zhiheng | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-25 09:58 CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY On Nov 8, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress approved an increase of 6 trillion yuan in the local government special bond ceiling to replace outstanding hidden debt — or liabilities of local governments that are not officially recorded. Local governments will be eligible for …

China Local Resolution Economic Growth Economic Development Debt Resolution Economic
Council tax expected to raise additional £1.8 billion next year – minister
1 month, 1 week ago

Council tax expected to raise additional £1.8 billion next year – minister

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Council tax rises will help …

Local Local Government Budget Local Authorities Council Minister Billion
Another Labour tax rise: Families face £110 council tax hike as No10 gives green light for 5% cap next year
1 month, 1 week ago

Another Labour tax rise: Families face £110 council tax hike as No10 gives green light for 5% cap next year

Daily Mail  

Households could face a £110 council tax hike next year after Downing Street signalled the cap will be 5 per cent. Council insiders Keir Starmer was accused of plotting to ditch the cap on council tax today during bad-tempered PMQs clashes The premier ducked as Tory leader Kemi Badenoch demanded to know whether the 5 per cent ceiling would be …

Tax Local Local Government Budget Local Authorities Council Cent
Four-day working week under Labour: How it could work and who is supporting it
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Four-day working week under Labour: How it could work and who is supporting it

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But, speaking to LBC, she added that flexible working was …

Labour Local Government Work Email Working Flexible Working
David Crisafulli's cabinet has been sworn in. Here are the ministers of Queensland's new look government
1 month, 3 weeks ago

David Crisafulli's cabinet has been sworn in. Here are the ministers of Queensland's new look government

ABC  

Queensland's newly elected Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled his cabinet, which features three former party leaders and six women. He is no stranger to government having served as attorney-general and justice minister in Campbell Newman's cabinet. In opposition, he has served as shadow minister for natural resources and mines, corrective services, fire and emergency services, and rural and regional affairs. …

Services Local Government Natural Resources Opposition Olympic Minister Campbell
Suspended MP Mike Amesbury poses up with police commissioner hours before shocking CCTV footage punching a constituent in a late night brawl
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Suspended MP Mike Amesbury poses up with police commissioner hours before shocking CCTV footage punching a constituent in a late night brawl

Daily Mail  

A Labour MP who was suspended after being caught sucker punching a constituent in a late night brawl had posed up with police commissioners hours before the shocking incident. Hours before the brawl, MP Mike Amesbury had attended a meeting with the local police commissioner The CCTV footage shows how Mr Amesbury, 55, appeared to be talking in an animated …

Labour Local Government Party Incident Man State Cctv Footage
Chennai Weather App: Your Comprehensive Guide to Weather Alerts and Information
2 months ago

Chennai Weather App: Your Comprehensive Guide to Weather Alerts and Information

New Indian Express  

NewsofChennai is a citizen service platform that provides authentic information during crisis. The website offers helplines, relief centres, weather conditions, journalists to follow, a dos and don’ts guide, lake levels, advisory from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), and medical emergencies. During the red alert last week, the site sprung to action again, providing timely and localized information.

Weather News Local Government Environmental Monitoring Chennai
Lack of power, wards, time blamed for almost 50 uncontested council elections in Victoria
2 months, 1 week ago

Lack of power, wards, time blamed for almost 50 uncontested council elections in Victoria

ABC  

The Victorian government is hoping for gender parity in local government by next year, but only about 40 per cent of candidates at the upcoming council elections are women. Local government 'lacks power' Yarriambiak Shire in north-west Victoria was entirely uncontested, with all six candidates elected automatically to the council. "You've got to be able to understand financial statements, work …

Elections Women Local Local Government Candidates Council State
Meet the candidates in the running to become the City of Melbourne's next lord mayor
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Meet the candidates in the running to become the City of Melbourne's next lord mayor

ABC  

This month, Victorians will cast their votes in the state's 79 local council elections. Mr Wood, who has previously criticised Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece's abrupt decision to rip up hire e-scooter contracts in the City of Melbourne, said he had "no intention" to reintroduce hire e-scooters if elected. "We need Melbourne to be larger so that we don't have areas …

Local Local Government City Council Mayor Lord Elected
Reeves denies Rayner has ‘personal photographer’ after departmental hire
3 months ago

Reeves denies Rayner has ‘personal photographer’ after departmental hire

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s …

Prime Local Government Work Departments Ms Reeves Photographer Rayner
Revealed: The glossy shots of Angela Rayner hard at work (and drinking whisky through a straw) taken by her taxpayer-funded 'vanity photographer' - after she slammed Tories for doing the same
3 months ago

Revealed: The glossy shots of Angela Rayner hard at work (and drinking whisky through a straw) taken by her taxpayer-funded 'vanity photographer' - after she slammed Tories for doing the same

Daily Mail  

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner beams as she drinks whisky through a straw while posing for pictures taken by her 'vanity photographer'. Ms Rayner on a visit to the Johnnie Walker Whisky Experience in Edinburgh in August, where 'she met senior business leaders, discussed the importance of the whisky industry to Scotland and was shown around the experience' Ms Rayner …

London Pakistan Prime Labour Local Government Work Pay
Everything you need to know about the NSW council elections
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Everything you need to know about the NSW council elections

ABC  

Voters will cast their ballots in local council elections taking place across NSW this Saturday. On September 14, people in NSW can cast their vote at a polling place, or voting centre, in their council area. However, unlike state elections, people must vote within their council area or ward. There is a range of criteria to vote in person at …

Elections Local Local Government Voting Election Council Election Day
Unison members vote to reject latest pay offer amid threat of bin strikes
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Unison members vote to reject latest pay offer amid threat of bin strikes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Council workers at Scotland’s largest …

Local Local Government Workers Scotland Bin Increase Offer
Local government debt risks subside on effective resolution moves
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Local government debt risks subside on effective resolution moves

China Daily  

China's economic growth and the expansion of its debt are intricately intertwined, with the synchronized growth of debt and asset accumulation exemplifying the unique characteristics of the country's economic development. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the central government has placed significant emphasis on addressing local government debt issues, particularly the hidden debt risks associated …

China Financial Resolution Debt Resolution Debt Central 2023
Liverpool City Council loses legal bid to stop investigation into operations after allegations of 'maladministration'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Liverpool City Council loses legal bid to stop investigation into operations after allegations of 'maladministration'

ABC  

A south-west Sydney council facing allegations of "maladministration and/or corruption" has lost its court bid to stop the New South Wales government from launching a public inquiry into its operations. The Land and Environment court ruled in favour of Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig on Monday afternoon, affirming his powers to investigate Liverpool City Council and clearing the way for …

Local Government Council Liverpool Report Minister Public Concerns
World Risk Poll indicates South-East Asians feel more prepared than most to face disaster
4 months, 1 week ago

World Risk Poll indicates South-East Asians feel more prepared than most to face disaster

ABC  

South-East Asia is one of the most disaster-prone areas in the world, but a new study shows people living there feel more prepared than most in the face of disaster. "Broadly speaking, the wealthier the country, the higher it scores on the World Risk Poll Resilience Index," said Gallup research consultant Benedict Vigers, who worked on the survey. "South-East Asia …

Household Resilience World Climate Asia Local Government Indonesia
Talks set to begin over new pay offer which could avert bin strikes
4 months, 1 week ago

Talks set to begin over new pay offer which could avert bin strikes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Keir Greenaway, GMB senior organiser in public services, said: …

Local Local Government Scotland Strikes Gmb Offer Revised
California governor vows to take away funding from cities and counties for not clearing encampments
4 months, 2 weeks ago

California governor vows to take away funding from cities and counties for not clearing encampments

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. I want to see it.” Thursday’s announcement was part of Newsom’s escalating campaign to push local governments into doing more homeless encampment sweeps. Newsom’s administration wrote in support of cities’ arguments that previous rulings, including one that barred San Francisco from clearing encampments, have prevented the state from solving a critical problem. Newsom on Thursday …

Local Government Homeless California State Los Angeles Counties Newsom
Boost to market confidence, growth momentum
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Boost to market confidence, growth momentum

China Daily  

China Daily| Updated :2024-08-05 An employee tests LED lights at a tech company in Ruichang, Jiangxi province. WEI DONGSHENG/FOR CHINA DAILY China's recent decision to deepen economic structural reforms will significantly boost market confidence, revive growth momentum, and facilitate the country's sustainable and high-quality development in the next few years, said officials, experts and entrepreneurs. On the property front, the …

China Housing Development Economic Treasury Market Confidence Demand