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Homelessness charity calls for sustainable funding
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (529+ words) A homelessness charity says it may have to make redundancies and reduce its services amidst financial challenges. Manna House, in Kendal, Cumbria, said the situation had been caused by a decline in grant funding and donations combined with higher running…...
Leadership hopeful says Scottish Labour is still a significant force despite election results
15+ min ago (821+ words) Scottish Labour is still a “significant force” in Scottish politics despite recent election results, a contender for the party’s leadership has said. The number of MSPs elected for the party has declined in every Holyrood election since devolution, falling to…...
Permission in principle sought for new home in Ribble Valley village
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (313+ words) The proposal relates to land off Higher Ramsgreave Road and seeks permission in principle for one detached house. Planning documents describe the site as a rectangular parcel of land next to existing homes and argue it would represent a logical…...
An encounter with Glasgow’s new leader – and some ideas to get him started
4+ hour, 39+ min ago (119+ words) It’s hard to believe really that Ricky Bell, the new boss of Glasgow Council, is only the second leader of the city to be appointed from the Scottish National Party because it feels like they’ve been in charge far longer…...
York MP says hostels and camping should be exempt from tourism tax
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (330+ words) Rachael Maskell has welcomed plans but say money raised locally must stay in York A York MP says any new tourist tax must exempt children, camping and hostel accommodation. Rachael Maskell has welcomed plans to allow mayors to introduce the…...
Scottish Labour leadership hopeful would not ‘stand in way’ of independence
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (12+ words) News.com.au...
Manchester shows what Glasgow should really be asking for in devolution push
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (702+ words) Andy Burnham intends to make devolution one of the defining features of his premiership. His plans for England promise greater autonomy for city-regions. This includes more flexibility over funding and a stronger voice for local leaders in national policy. For…...
Aussie council forced to delay controversial parking change: 'Restrictive"
7+ hour, 57+ min ago (518+ words) An Aussie council has delayed a major parking shake-up that was due to begin today, leaving locals waiting to find out when new restrictions will actually come into force. The City of Gold Coast had planned to introduce a three-hour…...
Ruapehu mayor says visitor levy won???t fix his district???s tourism bill
9+ hour, 29+ min ago (13+ words) Ruapehu mayor says visitor levy won’t fix his district’s tourism bill Waikato Times...
Unison Reveals??7.1 Billion Funding Gap in Local Government Finances
8+ hour, 17+ min ago (487+ words) Local authorities across the United Kingdom are facing significant financial challenges, with new research revealing a growing funding gap. Unison, a public service union, has highlighted the struggles of councils in England, Scotland, and Wales to balance their books despite…...