Local Governance
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Councillor Dean Lewis Faces No Action After Joining Meeting While
Councillor Dean Lewis was cleared of further investigation after joining a Neath Port Talbot planning meeting while driving, raising questions about remote
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Westminster’s Short-Let Battle, M&S’s Festive Success, and Royal Entrepreneurship Dominate Recent Headlines
Recent reports from LBC highlight a diverse range of stories, from Westminster’s ongoing struggle with illegal short-term lets and M&S’s mixed Christmas sales performance to Meghan Markle’s surprising jam sales success and Katy Perry’s public display of affection with Justin…
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Isle of Man: Speed Limits, Local Governance, and Safety in 2025
The Isle of Man remains one of the world’s last strongholds for unrestricted driving, but its identity is shaped by more than high-speed highways. From local debates over public services transparency to community responses to safety incidents, the island’s distinct…
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Yerevan City Council Approves 2025 Budget
On December 24, the Yerevan City Council approved the 2025 municipal budget, with 32 members voting in favor and 26 against. The approved budget includes revenues of 159.4 billion AMD, expenditures of 159.5 billion AMD, and a deficit of 87.8…