Southampton supervisors adopt resolution urging governor to veto state collective-bargaining mandate The board unanimously adopted a resolution asking the Virginia General Assembly and Governor Abigail Spanberger to reject or veto legislation (House Bill 1263 and Senate Bill 378) that supervisors described as an unfunded mandate imposing collective bargaining on local governments.

Southampton County's Board of Supervisors just took a stand against a potentially crippling state mandate that could shift local control over wages and work rules to unelected arbitrators.

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How to Boss Your Local Council

Stop moaning and start moving! Here is how to actually get your local council to listen. Read more: britaindirect.co.uk/category/bri...

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Free passage to India sparks debate over council process and transparency A Hawkesbury City Council decision to approve an all-expenses-paid trade trip raises concerns about transparency and the use of mayoral minute procedures.

Free passage to India sparks debate over council process and transparency

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We’re Ryan B (ward 3) and Dave Z (ward 4), repping our community at #annarbor #nokings ! We’re democratic socialists who are committed to fighting for all of our neighbors. In Ann Arbor, everyone is welcome! #a2council #democraticsocialism #localgovernment

Former SLPS superintendent files lawsuit over firing News briefs Former SLPS superintendent files lawsuit over firing Former St. Louis Public Schools Superintendent Millicent Borishade has filed a lawsuit alleging she was wrongfully terminated by the district. The suit, filed in St. Louis Circuit Court, names the district, the teachers union and multiple officials as defendants. Borishade, who served as superintendent until October, […]

'Former SLPS superintendent files lawsuit over firing'

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WATCH: Tuesday's Special Meeting in Comstock featured many moments of contention. The meeting was held for a hearing regarding a potential violation of Comstock's ordinance on sitting board members obtaining Liquor Licenses.
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Bath Mayor Suspended After Antisemitic Posts Spark Outrage Dr Bharat Pankhania apologises after reposting false claims about Golders Green ambulance arson attack

Bath mayor suspended by Liberal Democrats for sharing antisemitic conspiracy posts

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Our Evidence Matters Webinars

📅Date approaching! Join me on March 31, with @LEO and @j-pal.bsky.social for an #EvidenceMatters webinar on the practical lessons, unexpected challenges, and long-term rewards for #LocalGovernment of investing in evidence-building partnerships. leo.nd.edu/impact/evide...

Cobb County Explained: How Cobb County Government Is Structured This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Cobb County operates under a commission-based...

Cobb County operates under a commission-based government led by elected officials. Here’s how decisions are made and how residents can get involved. Read more in the article linked below. #CobbCounty #LocalGovernment #MariettaGA #LocalNews

Digitise your existing SEND banding framework Councils can now digitise their existing SEND banding framework without replacing it, enabling more consistent funding decisions, reduced workload and better cohort insight.

Councils can now digitise their existing SEND banding framework without replacing it, enabling more consistent funding decisions, reduced workload and better cohort insight.

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Martinsville, Virginia, says cyberattack may delay city services Martinsville says a contained cyberattack may delay municipal services through week’s end. Officials say citizen data was not compromised.

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The Government has imposed local government reorganisation on Hampshire.

Of the options on the table, the 'North Hampshire' unitary council combining Basingstoke & Deane, Hart and Rushmoor is the best outcome for North East Hampshire.

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Bassendean Council Eyes Plan B After Daycare Sale Falls Apart Wind in the Willows childcare deal collapses as buyer pulls out. Town of Bassendean to pursue not-for-profit operator instead.

Bassendean Council Eyes Plan B After Daycare Sale Falls Apart

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Council votes to remove Palestinian flag after months of fierce debate Merri-bek Council votes to remove Palestinian flag that flew for two years, ending divisive political battle over council's role in international affairs.

Council votes to remove Palestinian flag after months of fierce debate

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Mayor's Trump Estate Visit Raises Questions About Disclosure Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate's register shows Trump Organisation paid for Mar-a-Lago visit days before tower deal announcement

Mayor's Trump Estate Visit Raises Questions About Disclosure

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When everyone supports the policy but nobody wants to host it A senator writes 'I am all for immigration enforcement, but not here' and a county administrator says 'if not here, then somewhere else' — so where exactly did everyone think 100,000 detention beds would go?

Four angles. One story. More at gettheflies.com/when-everyone-supports-t...

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Senate approves bill letting watershed districts join county health-insurance pools Senate File 3887 passed March 18, 2026, to allow watershed districts, watershed management organizations and towns to self-insure for certain employee health benefits; sponsor said it will lower costs for small public employers; final vote was 66–1.

Minnesota's Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill that allows small watershed districts to join county health-insurance pools, promising better coverage and savings for taxpayers!

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"The Myth of #Nonpartisan Elections in #Wisconsin"

Early in-person #voting begins tomorrow for the April 7 #springelection. Read my latest #Substack column, subscribe for free. Link in the comments.

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What you see on the surface is only part of the story. Historic Environment Records bring together information about the archaeology, buildings and landscapes that shape the places around us.

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City of Miami TV – Government Meetings and Live Stream in Miami, Florida, USA City of Miami TV is the official government-access service of the City of Miami, Florida, USA, offering public meeting coverage and live stream access through its online portal.

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A closer look at how city decisions are made in Miami.
It provides official coverage of City Commission sessions, committee meetings, and other public proceedings.

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Fairfield Council Takes Hackers to Court After Refusing Ransom Demand Fairfield City Council's fight against ransomware: why refusing to pay and using court injunctions works better than capitulating to cyber extortion.

Fairfield Council Takes Hackers to Court After Refusing Ransom Demand

#Cybersecurity #Ransomware #LocalGovernment #DataBreach #AusNews

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Sydney's Speed Humps Create Dangerous Confusion on Streets Readers report dozens of poorly designed speed humps across Sydney, with some mistaken for pedestrian crossings. Safety concerns force councils to rethink installations.

Sydney's Speed Humps Create Dangerous Confusion on Streets

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Riverbank Arts Centre update

• Planning work underway
• Feedback due 25 March
• No full funding yet
• Next step is securing delivery funding

This project matters for the town centre and I’ll be pushing to keep it moving.

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This morning our chair @jimrobbins.bsky.social has been speaking at the Local Councils Network conference about how #Cooperative solutions can help #localgovernment leaders navigate Local Government Reorganisation with values-driven confidence.

NSDA thanks bill champions Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) for their leadership and looks forward to continued bipartisan progress as the bill moves to the House floor. @pettersen.house.gov

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We look forward to welcoming councils across England to our SEND Practice & Reform Round Table Event today. It’s set to be a fantastic day of sharing insight and collaboration between councils.

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