council
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The council said the programme also aimed to help residents access wider support, including community organisations, NHS referrals and other health services.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
However, Elmbridge Borough Council recently passed a motion calling for the future East Surrey council to update its tree strategy to consider survival rates.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Bass and the council members blamed the CoC for not planning adequately for a large audience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
In Oregon, Portland’s city council considered a proposal earlier this year to cap the “take rate,” or share of a passenger’s fare that goes to Uber and Lyft, at 20%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
“We’re doing a school project on local government. Would we be able to see some records from a council meeting?”
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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Pan is part of a wave of doctors and scientists running for office this November — for school boards, city councils, state legislatures, the House and U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
But its resources spokesperson, Kelly Parry, said councils were being constrained by funding shortages and rising demand for services.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
In a memo, City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo said that locking in spending for certain city departments would reduce the options available to future councils.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Neighborhood Council Coalition’s subcommission on charter reform, said there was “no substantive change” to neighborhood councils in the amendment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
They’d somehow teamed up with the Nightbeast to intimidate the town councils and make sure Amendment S didn’t pass.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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