Sargodha deputy commissioner orders faster pace on city's mega projects
Hussain Ahmad Raza Chaudhry expressed dissatisfaction with delays on WASA infrastructure works and directed officials to speed up construction without compromising quality.
Hussain Ahmad Raza Chaudhry expressed dissatisfaction with delays on WASA infrastructure works and directed officials to speed up construction without compromising quality.

Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd councils have paused plans to introduce a nightly tourist tax, as an expert calls for more flexibility in how the levy is applied.
Talks between the council and three trade unions are set to resume early next week in an effort to reach a new pay agreement.

The Resolution Foundation says the structure of council tax means households outside London pay hundreds of pounds more a year than they would under a fairer system.

Councillor Justine Peberdy says two local bus operators, Yeomans Travel and Sargeants Brothers, have not yet committed to honouring the £2 fare cap.

IPPR North warns that expanding the powers of England's regional mayors without stronger oversight could put the broader devolution agenda at risk if a single decision goes wrong.

Municipal officials argue that permitting requirements protect communities, saying internet providers are not expanding networks quickly enough on their own.

A new winter assistance program will provide awards ranging from £150 to £250 depending on individual circumstances, aimed at helping vulnerable households cope with rising costs.

Some elected officials called the commitment 'vague' even as Lecornu promised local spending would keep pace with inflation, according to Le Monde.
Mamdani says the clearance process remains 'ongoing,' noting he is not the first New York City mayor to face such delays.

District officials conducted an early morning visit to review ongoing repair and construction efforts on the flyover

The Welsh government says the funding, to be shared among local authorities, aims to help residents facing rising living costs.

A motion seeking a public vote on scrapping the office of directly elected mayor has been voted down by local politicians, according to a BBC report.

Government proposals under review would let local leaders direct some water company spending and hold executives accountable over bills and sewage discharges, according to The Guardian.
Stockbridge officials voted to oust Jayden Williams following claims of inappropriate texts with a teenager, misuse of a city credit card and mistreatment of staff

Commissioner Hafiz Shaukat Ali chaired a meeting to assess use of a one percent horticulture fund and Parks and Horticulture Agency matters.

The city becomes one of the first in the UK to impose the restriction, according to its council leader.

The government has suspended its plan to restructure English local councils following strong protests from council leaders.

Local authorities plan discussions with a complainant in the coming days regarding ongoing dredging operations at St Aubin's Bay, according to a BBC report.

Deputy Commissioner Jamshed Khan has stepped up administrative measures addressing education complaints, mobile network restoration, civic infrastructure and encroachment removal, according to APP.