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When the Baltimore County Council initially selected the county’s top political official, they did so outside of public view. The council chair now realizes they violated state transparency laws.

Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council have been working together to create the new CCA. It will give local leaders extra powers to tackle key priorities such ...

Councilmember Evan Glass (D-At-large) and supporters of the council's U.V.I.S.A. Act at a press conference in November. - Image Credit: Ginny Bixby The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously ...

Nice business done for the Premier County. But the story of the weekend for me was in Dr Cullen Park, where Carlow defeated Waterford for the first time in their history. It was a deserved win for ...

Carlow County Council are seeking applicants for Food and Drink vendors at one of Carlow's most iconic landmarks, Duckett's Grove. The different Municipal Districts across County Carlow have approved ...

Image source: LinkedIn/Facebook An online fundraiser has amassed over €25,000 to support the families of two Indian students killed in a tragic car accident in Carlow. A devastating car accident ...

A planning application for a new housing development in Co Carlow is currently before Carlow County Council. The proposed residential development will be located at Eagle Hill in Hacketstown, Co ...

Residents will pay more towards policing as part of their council tax bills in County Durham and Darlington after a five per cent increase was approved. Councillors have signed off on plans from ...

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council and UNRWA and for broader review of U.S. funding for the international ...

Hampshire County Council want to push up its council tax bill by 15 per cent, 10 per cent above the cap. “Hampshire County Council is well run. “It has the second lowest council tax nationally.

Nick Adams-King said the council potentially using reserves would not be sustainable The government has told Hampshire County Council it cannot increase council tax by 15% for 2025/26. The county ...