The ice rink in Squamish, BC šØš¦ had to be shut down this fall because the ice conditions became dangerous. A report on this is available online. Hereās the link to the full report.
https://squamish.civicweb.net/FileStorage/56CF60C48E8145059B160467D5E96CA3-Summary%20%E2%80%93%20Ice%20Rink%20Closure%20Root%20Cause%20Analysis%20-%20M.pdf
#localgovernment #publicspaces
#LocalGovernment
Race to find source of carcinogenic Pfas in Cumbria and Lancashire waters https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/14/race-to-find-source-of-carcinogenic-chemical-pfos-polluting-cumbria-and-lancashire-waters #Pfas #Water #Environment #Rivers #Pollution #Cumbria #UkNews #EnvironmentAgency #LocalGovernment #Lancashire #NorthOfEngland #Society
Traders 'excited for the future' after lengthy Jetty Road disruptions
By Stacey Pestrin and Aiden McNamara
After a difficult time for many traders in Glenelg, an air of optimism is starting to emerge as the impact of major construction projects eases and the algal bloom has all but vanished from metropolitan beaches. But some businesses along Jetty Road are still hurting from the disruptions.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-14/jetty-road-glenelg-after-roadworks/106306338
#SmallBusinesses #RetailIndustry #PublicTransport #UrbanDevelopmentandPlanning #LocalGovernment #StaceyPestrin #AidenMcNamara
Reform UK Council in Kent Faces "Extreme Risk" After Passing First Budget
https://newsletter.tf/kent-council-budget-risk-2026/
Kent Council's new Reform UK leaders approved a budget that faces serious warnings about financial risk and overspending.
#KentCouncil, #ReformUK, #Budget, #FinancialRisk, #LocalGovernment
Kent Council Passes Budget, Faces Warnings of Big Financial Risk
Kent's local government, now led by Reform UK, has approved its first budget. However, some council officers and other political groups are worried. They say the budget could lead to big money problems for the area.
https://newsletter.tf/kent-council-budget-risk-2026/
#KentCouncil, #ReformUK, #Budget, #FinancialRisk, #LocalGovernment
Reform UK showcase Kent council faces āextreme riskā after passing first budget https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/13/reform-uk-kent-council-extreme-risk-pass-first-budget #ReformUk #Kent #Politics #UkNews #LocalGovernment #PublicSectorCuts #PublicFinance
Out of 38,000 people fined for non-voting in the NT just 3 per cent have paid
Just 3 per cent of voters fined for not voting in last yearās Northern Territory local government elections have paid the penalty. Debate is growing over whether the system is working ā or unfair to voters in remote areas.
#IndigenousPolicy #Elections #LocalGovernment #ElectoralSystem
https://www.fogolf.com/1164673/new-plans-for-oak-creek-golf-course-raise-an-old-debate-orange-county-register/ New plans for Oak Creek Golf Course raise an old debate ā Orange County Register #California #Community #Golf #GolfNews #Irvine #LocalGovernment #LocalNews #OrangeCounty #TopStories
Controversial camp's sale a step closer after public forum
By Jarrod Lucas and Macey Turner
A controversial mining camp that cost the Shire of Coolgardie $24.8 million to build and led to accusations of "gross financial mismanagement" could be sold to one of Australia's biggest gold miners.
Do you think local councils should charge for parking?
By Nethma Dandeniya
Parking meters have been ripped out in some country towns, while in others, motorists are still being slugged, and retailers are feeling the pinch.
#LocalGovernment #SmallBusinesses #UrbanDevelopmentandPlanning #NethmaDandeniya
Labour and Reform candidates clash over women feeling threatened by far-right rhetoric https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/12/labour-reform-candidates-clash-women-feeling-threatened-far-right-rhetoric #GreaterManchester #Byelections #LocalPolitics #Politics #LocalGovernment #Manchester #Oasis #ReformUk #GreenParty #UkNews
Newfoundland mayor pumps brakes on proposed LNG plant https://newsbase.com/story/newfoundland-mayor-pumps-brakes-on-proposed-lng-plant-425738?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Newfoundland #LNG #EnergyPolitics #SustainableEnergy #LocalGovernment
āWeāre on a cliff edgeā: the struggle to keep youth services alive in Knowsley https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/feb/12/struggle-to-keep-youth-services-alive-knowsley #YoungPeople #LocalGovernment #Charities #Merseyside #England #Inequality #NorthsouthDivide #Society #UkNews
Youth work āblack holesā in half of all council areas in England, study finds https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/feb/12/youth-work-cuts-england-map-study #YoungPeople #LocalGovernment #Charities #Society #England #UkNews #Inequality #NorthsouthDivide
Council to lose hiring control after ex-MP's controversial appointment
By Romy Gilbert
The NSW government is set to take control of senior leadership recruitment at Shoalhaven City Council, amid probity concerns regarding the hiring of former Liberal minister Andrew Constance.
The BBC says council tax is rocketing because of a āchallenging financial positionā.
It's actually caused by a decade of austerity, asset stripping and engineered decline.
That is by the fekkin Tory sheetbags!
#CouncilTax #Austerity #LocalGovernment #SEND
https://thewhipline.substack.com/p/why-wont-the-media-tell-you-the-real
Rotherham council accused of āflag terrorā with Ā£500 grants to erect St George and union flags https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/11/rotherham-council-accused-flag-terror-500-grants-erect-st-george-union-flags #Rotherham #NorthOfEngland #Yorkshire #England #UkNews #LocalGovernment #Politics
More than 60% of Japan's prefectural and municipal governments listened to the opinions of children and young people in fiscal 2024 to better reflect them in policies, a Children and Families Agency survey showed. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/11/japan/local-governments-children-policies/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #children #localgovernment #surveys
I think that short of a complete revolution on at least a continent wide scale, there is little any government in the UK can do to deal with the disaster that was austerity. You can't socialise assets or print money, whatever the underlying economic rationale, without being smashed politically and economically. Just look at what happened to Syriza in Greece. You are not going to get continent wide support for that sort of programme quickly.
What you can do is return power to local authorities and reform Parliament. Handing more power to communities and individuals will both allow better solutions to individuals' problems. Local communities will better and more efficiently develop themselves and people will be more satisfied with their lives if they have more power over what is happening.
In short, if I was in charge of the Labour party, I would reverse both the Cameron and Thatcher destruction of local democracy. I would put my limited resources into funding local authorities. I would end the national curriculum and give the councils control of education, similarly with health, housing, transport and social care. I think that this would be an exciting and effective political project. It is not going to happen because they are a bunch of power hungry authoritarians.
Sake breweries across Japan are struggling to secure funds to purchase the rice used for sake production, as its price has risen sharply. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/10/japan/japan-sake-industry-support/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sake #rice #nationaltaxagency #localgovernment
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