£320 was raised through donations and a prize raffle which went towards Cllr Hoque's chosen charities - the Salisbury Hospice, Salisbury Rotary Club and Riding for the Disabled.

Source: https://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/23778115.pictures-mayor-thrilled-older-peoples-lunch-success/?ref=rss

“A big thanks from all Aylesbury Foodbank users, and from staff and volunteers” to Cllr Tim Dixon.

Source: https://www.bucksherald.co.uk/news/departing-aylesbury-mayors-project-smashes-donation-target-supporting-towns-food-bank-4153931

Addressing the members, Cllr Newall said: “We make decisions here that people have to live with.”

Source: https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/23975723.kearsley-plan-turn-spread-eagle-new-hmo-approved/?ref=rss

Afterwards Cllr Thomas said: “Our priority is about having the smallest possible impact on Cardiff residents.

Source: https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/23469009.cardiff-congestion-charge-everything-know-plans/?ref=rss

Alliance Alderman Tom Campbell said: “I support this but I think it is a bit ironic that Cllr Goodman is talking about a schedule detail.”

Source: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/politics/armed-forces-day-2024-to-go-ahead-in-newtownabbey-despite-sinn-fein-queries-over-costs-4204317

Also supporting the plans, Unsworth Cllr Nathan Boroda added: “I think it’s good the residents were listened to because as councillors our priority is the voice of residents are always heard so it was good that that happened.

Source: https://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/23338959.new-bury-jd-sports-headquarters-development-approved/?ref=rss

A more trenchant reaction came from the Labour leader of Gravesham council, Cllr John Burden, who effectively accused the government of cherry-picking areas where it had more support.

Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/news/opinion/levelling-up-is-political-confetti-thrown-against-backdrop-280915/

And the leader of the Bury Conservatives, Cllr Russell Bernstein, has confirmed Mr Arif's suspension from the party, after previously holding the group whip.

Source: https://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/23523842.bury-conservative-councillor-loses-whip-following-allegation/?ref=rss

Anyone who can help with the project, including fund-raising, should email Cllr Mager on Birgitte.

Source: https://www.suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmunds/news/rome-wasnt-built-in-a-day-appeal-for-funds-to-bring-spla-9321544/

A report authorising the move by Blackburn with Council leader Cllr Phil Riley says: "The council currently uses paper poster advertising throughout all 66 of its bus shelters across the borough.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23934644.blackburn-darwen-bus-shelters-get-digital-ad-screens/?ref=rss

Argoed and New Brighton Cllr Hilary McGuill (Lib Dem) asked for about a condition that the applicant to speak to planning officers about noise levels, which chief planning officer Andrew Farrow assured members that it would be dealt with by his team.

Source: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23253659.hawarden-based-aircraft-parts-supplier-site-extension/?ref=rss

Asked whether cuts to libraries, leisure centres and swimming pools this year could come up next year, Cllr Williamson said: “I just can’t say at this point in time.

Source: https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/23364016.we-felt-no-choice---wirral-council-leader-defends-budget/?ref=rss

“As leader, I have named Cllr Sue Baxter as deputy leader.

Source: https://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/23556130.new-make-bromsgrove-district-council-revealed/?ref=rss

As Mr Starmer prepares to bring his party north, Cllr Carl Cashman, who leads the Liberal Democrat group on has issued an apology.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-lib-dem-leader-issues-27840403

As this week's planning meeting drew to a close, Cllr Ian James took the opportunity to express his disappointment at the decision.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/perth-kinross-councillor-disappointed-scottish-31458060

At a meeting in County Hall in Ruthin, the council elected Cllr Pete Prendergast, who represents Rhyl South West ward, as the chair for the next year.

Source: https://www.denbighshirefreepress.co.uk/news/23513319.new-chairman-vice-chair-denbighshire-county-council/?ref=rss

At the committee meeting on Tuesday, the chairman, Cllr Kenny McLean, said: “There have been clear policy failures.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23773922.appeal-rejected-plans-turn-land-glasgow-car-park-latest/?ref=rss

At the reveal on March 20 Cllr Martin Tod, leader of the city council, said: “This is a once in a generation opportunity.

Source: https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/23399190.winchester-silver-hill-development-partner-announced/?ref=rss

At the start of the public session Cllr Vikki Slade said she had found it unacceptable that former council leader, Cllr Drew Mellor, had failed to apologise after complaints against him, despite being recommended to do so.

Source: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/23356441.bcp-councillor-stripped-post-conduct-breach/?ref=rss

At the start of the public session Cllr Vikki Slade said she had found it unacceptable that former council leader, Cllr Drew Mellor, had failed to apologise after complaints against him, despite being recommended to do so.

Source: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/23356441.bcp-councillor-stripped-post-conduct-breach/?ref=rss