1+ week, 4+ day ago   (487+ words) THE question of whether Mayor Jos Mitchell should continue to receive full pay while on extended leave has emerged as the central issue in a divided Redland City Council vote. Councillors voted 5-4 last week to approve leave for Mayor Mitchell…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (687+ words) Senior Conservative Sir James Cleverly has accused Andy Burnham of waging a “war on London” and promised to “fight its corner” in his pitch for the mayoralty. The former foreign and home secretary said the Prime Minister’s devolution drive would…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (286+ words) The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council is delighted to launch a brand-new digital newsletter for citizens, making it easier than ever to stay informed about everything happening across the city and district. Launched by the Mayor this…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (328+ words) Tip: Click the icon at top right to display images in full-screen by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is being challenged to come to Dorset and see the good work – and the struggles of Dorset…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (692+ words) The mayor of Kamloops said he had no plans to suspend a top city employee when he reminded council it’s a power at his disposal last week. Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson told the city’s corporate officer he did not want his…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (595+ words) Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives and greets staff at No 10 North, in Manchester, England on Friday. LONDON — Andy Burnham is a man in a hurry. Since entering 10 Downing St. on Monday, Britain's new prime minister has traveled to the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (106+ words) He began the day promising to cap bus fares in England at two pounds again. But by lunchtime, Prime Minister Andy Burnham was pledging to review the early prison release policy. Andy Burnham pledges early prison release ‘review’ He began…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (463+ words) A former Lord Mayor of Liverpool is to take an extended leave of absence due to ill health. Members of the city council will be asked to approve an additional six months’ absence for Cllr Mary Rasmussen. Cllr Rasmussen, who…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (552+ words) Knowsley Council Leader Graham Morgan has been appointed Deputy Mayor of the Liverpool City Region. He replaces former Deputy Mayor Mike Wharton, who stepped down as Leader of Halton Borough Council earlier this month along with Deputy Leader, Cllr Dave…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (564+ words) KAMLOOPS — Kamloops’ deputy mayor says city staff have taken to cutting Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson’s microphone during public meetings, in instances when the mayor is exposing the city to legal liability. Hamer-Jackson complained about the practice during the regular meeting of…...