Wellington council observer to be announced 'shortly'
The decision would be made ahead of the council's meeting to hash out what should remain in its long-term plan, Simeon Brown says.
Sign not welcome, not yet
Don-O-Ray Farms lose attempt to keep illuminated sign, for now
South Derbyshire residents set to be charged for new food waste bins
The residents would need to pay for a kitchen caddy, but would receive a free kerbside caddy
Stardust campaigner Antoinette Keegan explains why she is contesting election for National Party
Ms Keegan was in Stardust nightclub when it caught fire during a Valentine's Day disco in 1981. Some 48 people perished, including her two sisters Mary, 19, and 16-year-old Martina.
Treaty Principles Bill to be introduced to Parliament this week
A spokesperson for the acting leader of the house has confirmed the Bill will be introduced to Parliament on Thursday.
The House: This week’s bills
Parliament is back with only a few weeks of debate left before summer and a lot of legislation to debate. Here are the bills up this week.
General election date to be confirmed by end of week says Taoiseach Simon Harris
The three leaders of the coalition have agreed to hold an election this year but a date has not yet been officially announced
Pensioner wins battle against council over resident's parking permits
For two decades, Richard Payne, has purchased an annual parking permit which allows him to leave his car within his postcode area.
Paying for city ambassador
Council approves ambassador funding model, raise concerns how to pay for it
Council tries to revoke man's parking permit after 20 years - but he wins battle
Richard Payne spent £360 on permits since moving to the property in Strood, Kent, in 2001. But in December, he and all other residents in the street were told they could no longer purchase permits as it was deemed "a private road"
Fuming dad forced to tear down luxury Airbnb cabins after two-year planning row
Four luxury cabins, including hot tubs, built by a family in the Gower, South Wales in 2022 have been ordered to be torn down by Swansea Council, after a bitter two-year dispute
Former Chaddesden family centre set for demolition as council seeks land for new homes
It comes as thousands have registered an interest in getting a Derby council house
Stirlingshire community ownership bid blocked because car park earns council £100k
Stirling Council said handing over the car park would "impact on the council's overall ability to manage and maintain its parking network".
Big changes in housing plan
Changes to DCC and density bonusing programs contemplated in new housing plan
General Election 2024: How Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's run could impact Dublin Central candidates
With Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch now allowed to return to Ireland from Spain to contest the election, how will his candidacy impact other people running for election in the Dublin Central constituency.
Hospital bosses ignored pleas to call police after nurse was 'spooked' by Lucy Letby's shifts, inquiry hears
The inquiry heard the nurse's research indicated Letby was "80 per cent more likely to be on duty either during or before a baby collapsed"
Cost of driving licence, test and NCT recommended to rise as part of Road Safety Authority reform
The independent external review of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has been published. The review noted that there has been no changes to the cost of driver licences (€35-€55), NCT (€55) or driving tests (€85) in over a decade.
Letby '80% more likely to be on duty when babies collapsed or died'
The deputy director of nursing at the Countess of Chester Hospital discovered Letby had been regularly present when infants fell ill
National Children's Hospital bodies cancel Public Accounts Committee meeting
With an election due to be called by the end of the week, it is unlikely that the beleaguered project will be scrutinised for several months.
Irish election could be called within hours as final Dail hurdle cleared
On his way into Cabinet on Tuesday, the Taoiseach said the general election campaign will be underway by the end of the week.
Dáil passes Finance Bill, paving way for General Election
The Finance Bill, which underpins Budget 2025, has passed all stages in the Dáil tonight by a margin of 75 to 55 in what was a guillotine vote.
Treaty Principles Bill: 'Paruwaru' politics doesn't stop hīkoi for kotahitanga
A hīkoi from the top of the North Island to Wellington is still on, despite the Treaty Principles Bill being introduced to Parliament ahead of schedule.
Council backtracks on decision to reject mobile sauna location
The deputy mayor has admitted he went away and did some homework.
Radich silent on why report not shared
Dunedin's mayor is refusing to say why some city councillors have not yet been allowed to see an investigator’s report about their chief executive....
David Seymour defends timing of Treaty Principals Bill debate
Act Party Leader and Minister responsible for the bill David Seymour denies the Treaty Principles Bill has been brought forward and says it is a normal part of parliamentary business.
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