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Prince William announces 24 homes for homeless people

19/02/2024

Prince William has announced plans to build 24 homes to temporarily house homeless people on Duchy of Cornwall land.

Councils prepare for Queen’s funeral

16/09/2022

Local authorities across the country are set to close council buildings during the Queen’s funeral but many essential services will still take place.

Mayors from across the world mourn Queen’s death

13/09/2022

City mayors from Europe, America, Africa and Asia have offered their condolences after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

County council plans Queen Elizabeth II memorial

13/09/2022

Northumberland County Council is planning on creating a permanent memorial in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.

Council leaders welcome accession of King Charles III

12/09/2022

Local authorities across the country have welcomed the accession of King Charles III after the death last week of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

York councillors vote to strip Prince Andrew of honorary freedom

28/04/2022

City of York councillors yesterday unanimously voted to remove Prince Andrew’s Honorary Freedom of the City of York.

Council criticised for 'bizarre' royal family mourning kits

10/09/2018

The Highland Council has come under fire for sending out 'mourning kits' to prepare for the death of members of the Royal Family.

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Banning urban pesticide use

RSPB and PAN are working on a letter from local councillors calling on the Government to introduce a national ban on urban pesticide use. Find out more below.
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