Market Schwaben: Little clarification on the wave of resignations in the town hall
The Market Schwaben town council discussed the significant staff turnover in the administration, particularly under Mayor Walentina Dahms, revealing that nearly half of the workforce has left in three years, predominantly through voluntary resignations.
Muslims in Jumilla resist the far-right from a parking lot: 'It's what they have left us'
About 1,500 residents of Jumilla gathered in a public parking lot to celebrate Eid al-Fitr after the town council prohibited them from using a sports hall for the event.
Osaka City Council's Town Meetings on the City Concept Starting April 5
The Osaka City Council plans to start town meetings on April 5 to discuss a third referendum on the Osaka metropolis plan proposed by Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura and the Japan Innovation Party.
The Town Wants to Rent Part of Smáralind for 1.5 Billion
Kopavogur's municipal council has authorized a leasing agreement for part of the Smáralind shopping center, amounting to 1.5 billion Icelandic krónur over ten years.
Uganda: Landslides in Rubanda Leave One Dead, Homes and Roads Destroyed
A devastating landslide in Nshanjare Town Council, Rubanda District, has resulted in one death and significant damage to property due to heavy rains.
Local Elections: Democratic Town Hall Dynasties
In Bavaria, local councils are noted for their familial connections, with multiple generations involved in municipal politics, as evidenced by the recent local elections.
Local Election in the Munich District: Ups and Downs in the Town Halls around Munich
The local elections in the Munich district revealed surprising outcomes, especially in the municipal structures and the district council.
Who will be the strongest force in the town hall?: The head-to-head race in the city council election
The Munich city council elections are showing a shift in power dynamics as the ruling green-red coalition faces losses, while the CSU gains slightly, and new challengers emerge.
Unlikely team of volunteers beats the odds to reopen community pool
A small regional community in Victoria, Australia, successfully saved its town pool from closure through efforts of volunteers and fundraising.
President of the City Council in a Bahian town is arrested again for violating precautionary measures
The president of the City Council in Sobradinho, Edson Cardoso dos Santos, was arrested again for failing to comply with precautionary measures after being previously released.
Vonda fire department buys new truck with private funds, community donations
The Vonda Fire and Rescue department in Canada has acquired a new fire truck funded entirely through private donations and community contributions after the town council declined to allocate municipal funds for the purchase.
Parking Spaces in the Old Town: Wolfratshausen Plans Parking Deck at Hatzplatz
Wolfratshausen's city council has voted to plan a two-level parking deck at Hatzplatz, potentially concluding a long-standing debate over parking in the old town.
Botswana: Council Introduces App for Rates Collection
Lobatse Town Council has launched an app in partnership with First National Bank to improve the efficiency of rate collections from property owners.
Alice Springs citizenship ceremonies no longer to be held on January 26
Alice Springs Town Council has decided to move citizenship ceremonies from Australia Day to a nearby date after a council vote.
Paltamo loans 100,000 euros to a golf company - council decided with a vote of 16 to 4
Paltamo municipality has approved a 100,000 euro loan to Paltamo Golf Oy to aid in its financial restructuring, a decision made by the town council with a vote of 16 to 4.
A court orders the Verges City Council, led by the CUP, to hang the Spanish flag: "It must always occupy a prominent, visible, and honorable place"
A court has mandated the Town Hall in Verges, Spain, to display the Spanish flag prominently in accordance with legal requirements and rulings.
Cheshire council leaders urged to resign after proposing new town without local support
Council leaders in Cheshire face calls for resignation after planning a new town without local resident support, leading to significant backlash.
Free parking is coming back to Helsingør's town center
Drivers in Helsingør will soon enjoy two hours of free parking in the town center again, as the local council prepares to change parking regulations that have been in place since April 2024.
Climate Change: Planting Action in the Old Town Costs Up to 100,000 Euros per Tree
The Munich city council is facing delays in a plan to plant over 150 new trees in the pedestrian zone due to calls for further discussion, with costs estimated at up to 100,000 euros per tree.
The Town Council of Ripoll denounces the arrest of the local imam for the sexual assault of a minor
The Town Council of Ripoll has reported the arrest of the local imam for allegedly assaulting a minor sexually.
Bobana criticizes not being allowed to speak English at town council meetings
Bobana has expressed dissatisfaction over the restrictions preventing them from speaking English during town council meetings.
The picture of a council member's driver's license sparked public engagement: there was some logic to it
Imre Vähi, a former bodybuilder and member of the Center Party, prompted public discussion through a social media post about obtaining a driver's license in a small town before driving to a larger city.
‘Hope and relief’ as seaside town’s last youth centre saved
The last youth centre in Ramsgate, a deprived coastal town in England, has been saved from auction after a 13-year campaign by a local charity, highlighting its significant cost-saving benefits to the council.
Benidorm Faces Bankruptcy: Constitutional Court Rejects Its Appeal to Avoid Paying 350 Million Euros for Urban Conflict
The town council of Benidorm is on the brink of bankruptcy after the Constitutional Court denied its appeal to avert a payment of 350 million euros for a long-standing urban conflict.
How a 'brown system breaker' threw a small town into turmoil
In the small town of Hilchenbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, the far-right party Third Way opens an office, and a leading official is unexpectedly elected to the city council, causing significant unrest amid numerous legal disputes.
The pine under which the 'Platero' of Juan Ramón Jiménez lies, cut down after it could not recover from the damage of a tornado
The town council of Moguer has begun the felling of a 200-year-old pine tree associated with the Nobel laureate Juan Ramón Jiménez, which was damaged by a tornado in 2025 and could not be saved.