Wednesday, 21 June 2023, 11:37 amPress Release: Canterbury Mayoral Forum The Canterbury Mayoral Forum welcomes today’s final report from the Future for Local Government review panel. Forum Chair and Timaru Mayor Nigel Bowen says it will take time to absorb the details of the report, but he was pleased to...
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Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 4:50 pmPress Release: Tauranga City Council Grenada Street is set for some changes to the road layout, which will make it safer and easier for the Arataki community to walk, cycle and catch a bus along this road. Tauranga City Council has announced their plan for...
Published: Monday, 19th June 2023 Run the newest parkrun route along the Thames Path. Are you local to Thamesmead or Woolwich? You can start your weekend right by heading down to the newest location on the parkrun map where you can walk, run or jog a 5k route. Parkrun is a free, weekly run or walk for people of all abilities. In collaboration with Parkrun, Peabody, Berkeley Homes and Woolwich Exchange, the Royal...
After postponing Carlisle’s 25th annual Amani festival that was originally scheduled for May 6, festival organizers announced the event will be held July 8, the same day as Bluegrass on the Grass Festival at Dickinson College. However, not everyone is on board with that switch. The Carlisle Borough Council tabled...
Monday, 19 June 2023, 10:33 amPress Release: New Plymouth District Council Rising rates bills are an unwanted headache for New Plymouth District residents, who are already struggling with runaway inflation. This is the fourth chapter in a six-week public conversation seeking feedback on five big issues that are important to...
A Lincoln mother has filed a civil lawsuit against Lancaster County’s chief deputy sheriff, who hit and hospitalized the woman’s 9-year-old daughter as she rode her bike in northwest Lincoln last month, according to new court filings. In a suit filed Thursday, Tiarrah Moton’s attorney accused Chief Deputy Ben Houchin...
A Perth councillor has slammed his own council after they banned PerthNow local newspapers from appearing in its library, suggesting they should consider “self-reflection” when they receive “bad press” instead of removing the content. Cr Gary Mack said he was unaware of the policy until it was reported in the...
Manchester City Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have pledged to make single use plastics a thing of the past as they commit to becoming a Refill Destination. This announcement comes on World Refill Day (June 16) as the two organisations set out how Manchester and the...
Hounslow Council is today marking Clean Air Day, the UK’s largest campaign on air pollution. Published: Thursday, 15th June 2023 Organised by environmental charity Global Action Plan, Clean Air Day is a single-day international initiative that encourages everyone to consider what actions can be taken tackle the problem of...
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Windrush there is an array of events taking place across the city to remember the Windrush community and celebrate their legacy. The council are supporting several events, as well as hosting a Windrush Celebration event in Central Library. Communities across Manchester will also be...