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Fianna Fáil Councillor, Mayor of Tralee and a member of the HSE Health Forum South, Mikey Sheehy is calling on the Minister for Health to introduce legislation regulating the use of vapes in workplaces and indoor public spaces.Mike explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

Fianna Fáil Councillor, Mayor of Tralee and a member of the HSE Health Forum South, Mikey Sheehy is calling on the Minister for Health to introduce legislation regulating the use of vapes in workplaces and indoor public spaces.Mike explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

Clare's Local Community Development Committee is being called upon to consider developing a Community Crisis Response Plan for the County. The call comes in a motion which came before this month's meeting of Clare County Council. The motion was submitted by the Corofin Fianna Fáil Councillor, Joe Killeen. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joe Killeen.

Jamaal Myers, Ward 23 Councillor and TTC Chair, joins Greg to talk about the Toronto Transit Commission board's unanimous decision to rename Dundas Station to TMU Station Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe is joined by Fine Gael Councillor, Olivia O'Sullivan, to discuss the plan for a new mixed-use development site on the northside to be named 'The Greenhills'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Also, is it time to bring booze back to the NI football terraces? Nolan discusses.

Josh Matlow, Ward 12, Toronto–St. Paul's Councillor, joins Greg to talk about changing the name of Dundas Station to TMU Station, alternative ways to get to the island, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Auckland Councillor is apologising for voting to progress a joint-management approach for the Waitākere Ranges. The proposal allows Te Kawerau a Maki to be represented on the joint iwi, Crown and Council board. Waitākere Ward Councillor Ken Turner says he doesn't support it - but voted for it so it would go to public consultation. He says he was under the false impression more diverse options would be included. "They were in the executive summary, they were in the analysis and advice - and I did not realise they were not in the resolution until two months later." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham talks to City of Cape Town Councillor, Roberto Quintus, about how the city plans to stop errant driving on Kloof Nek road. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor joined Blandy in the studio for this weeks Councillor Chat. New Walk of Achievers Inductees, the Mary River Pontoon upgrades have begun, Ghost Hunting Tours come to The Bond Store and the 150th Fraser Coast Show is on next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are joined by Mark Johnson, Conservative ouncillor for Shirley North in Croydon and Brexiteer. We reminisce about the 2016 Referedndum campaign and discuss his experiences as a Croydon councillor.Get in touch:Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: contact@croydonconstitutionalists.ukFacebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalistshttp://croydonconstitutionalists.uk/

Just as the Democratic Alliance (DA) was making good gains in the long-turbulent township of Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, its Mayco member for Community Services and PR Councillor Xolile Kalipa was gunned down. In this interview with BizNews, Koos Steyn, the DA's West Region Chairperson, says although he does not wish to speculate, from what people had said, “it really looked like it was some kind of a hit”. The killing has unleashed an atmosphere of fear amongst other DA councillors who “…at this stage...are really not actively staying in Kayamandi because they're scared to…” Steyn hailed the slain Kalipa as somebody who “was fighting for the DA in many, many ways…we were really starting to move in gaining support in Kayamandi as the Democratic Alliance. And it's really the work of people like Kalipa.” Steyn adds: "...the only way you can really stop it when something like this happens is to get to the truth of it. Why it happened, who is behind it, and get those people out of the streets”.

Wetside closes for renovtions, the Hervey Bay Library to trial night opening hours and Coucillor Chapman believes the Torquay Caravan Park should stay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining John Maytham is Andre Pelser, Chairperson of the Stellenbosch Community Policing Forum, to discuss the impact of Councillor Kalipa’s murder, what’s being done to restore community safety, and the wider issue of recurring violence in Kayamandi. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Europe Day is looming large on the horizon. The day, which celebrates "peace and unity in Europe", is celebrated on the 5th of May by the Council of Europe and on the 9th of May by the European Union. An event to mark Europe Day will be held today in Ennis. “Europe: Past, Present, Future” will take place at the Old Ground Hotel later (10am-12pm). It is being hosted by the Mayor of Ennis, Committee of Regions member, and Fianna Fáil Councillor, Clare Colleran Molloy. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Ireland South Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher and Mayor of Ennis, Committee of Regions member, and Fianna Fáil Councillor, Clare Colleran Molloy.

Numerous political figures including Ministers Shane Jones and David Seymour have spoken out in the media this week with allegations that Auckland Council is trying to usher in ‘co-governance' on a local level, with their proposal on the management of the Waitākere Ranges. CEO of Te Kawerau ā Maki Edward Ashby called out the political lashback as “fear-mongering” and ‘misinformation', affirming that the proposal is not actually a co-governance structure.  The proposal is for a decision-making committee of 50% representation from the Crown and tangata whenua to manage the land under a deed of acknowledgement. The council says the deed of acknowledgement is in line with the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Act 2008, and follows on from the existing management structures in place.  Producer Sara spoke with Councillor Shane Henderson during his bus commute about this topic and the political commentary that's been witnessed this week. Here is that interview

Councillor Mary Farrell, is a passionate voice for a cleaner, greener Wexford. We chat about local tidy town efforts, community involvement, and what simple steps we can all take to protect and preserve the beauty of our streets and public spaces.

A visibly shaken Winnipeg City Council abruptly adjourned its monthly meeting this morning following the devastating news that longtime Councillor Jason Schreyer has passed away. He was 57 years old.

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis spoke to Clarence Ford on Councillor Lungiswa Nthsuntshe now joining the DA Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Listen live – Views and News with Clarence Ford is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/audio-podcasts/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last chance to have your say on the Local Government Infrastructure plan. Temporary Beach Volley Ball facilitity for Pialba and if you love gardening, Costa Georgiadis is coming to Hervey Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right-leaning independent mayoral candidate and current Wellington councillor, Ray Chung, believes he still has a shot at the mayoralty. Chung spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Independent Councillor Jackser Owens, is shedding light on the delayed housing project at The Lyre. Originally set to begin last year, construction has now been pushed back to 2026, with homes not expected until 2028. In the midst of the ongoing housing crisis, Jackser shares his concerns about these significant delays and their impact on the local community.

On April 9, the provincial government granted 169 municipalities strong mayor powers. Cobourg was one of them. This The post Cobourg councillor offers early thoughts on strong mayor powers calling for review appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: In Their Words: Brighton council discusses strong mayor powers and some of its implications now and in the future In Their Words: Cobourg mayor not allowed to participate in county council meeting In Their Words: Brighton selects newest councillor Hannah MacAusland

It was a busy week in civic politics in New West - which translates into another great For the Record podcast!Starting off the top the discussion focuses on the federal election and some political prognostications. Who will pull it out of the hat on Monday in the New Westminster-Burnaby-Maillardville riding? Will the NDP's Peter Julian have the opportunity to be in Parliament for a quarter century? Or will upstart Liberal Jake Sawatsky make an upset victory? Could the Conservative's Indy Panchi surprise the pollsters? What about the final tally at the national level?A motion has finally been submitted to removed the USA flag from Queen's Park and replace it with the City of New Westminster flag. But will the motion be defeated due to the fact our local flag is simply 'too colonial'?You're hired! That's what New West City Council will be saying very soon as they undertake a process to hire a new city manager. The current city manager will be retiring early next year and the recruitment process is about to get underway.What is a Pop Up City Council office and why will one be installed on the boardwalk near the Samson V floating museum on Saturday April 26th from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm?The 'independent' governance review of Metro Vancouver is underway and a familiar face was interviewed as part of that process. Will the process yield real change? Why has there been almost no news when it comes to getting answers about the Metro Vancouver Wastewater Treatment Plan cost overruns? What's with all the silence and lack of transparency?Another successful Councillor Cafe was held in Queen's Park last week. It was a full house and there were lots of great comments and questions!What is the NWP doing when it comes to recruiting council and school board candidates for 2026? Is there an update? Who could they be talking to about running for Mayor and council? Tune in to get the inside track!All this and much more in the latest edition of FTR with Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas. If you liked the podcast, be sure to follow and encourage your friends and family to do the same. FTR is available on all major platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcast.

Irena Zagladov is the Liberal Candidate for the seat ofMakin.Born in the former Soviet Union in Kiev, Irena Zagladov haslived through socialism, which she describes as an ongoing housing crisis, and an ongoing shortage of essentials. Sound familiar?A current Councillor for the City of Tea Tree Gully, Irenacan see the creep happening in Australia and understands the risks we face.On this edition of BASED, Irena Zagladov and I discuss herformer life in the Soviet Union, her migration to Australia, and why she's now running for the north eastern Adelaide seat of Makin.Authorised by Senator Alex Antic, Liberal Party ofAustralia, Adelaide.

An Auckland Councillor says a new management plan for the Waitākere Ranges is about consultation - not decision-making. The council wants to set up a regional committee, jointly controlled by Council-and-Government, alongside tangata whenua. Richard Hills says it's a sounding board, and final decisions would still be made by the council and local boards. He says it would make an already existing process easier - putting all the usual groups consulted in one place. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Councillor of Cootamundra-Gundagai, I am committed to enhancing regional services, increasing affordable housing, and creating more local employment opportunities. I will work to reduce red tape in local government, ensuring streamlined processes that empower our community, attract investment, and drive growth for a prosperous, sustainable future. Councillor Danyal Syed, Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council - اپنے حلقہ کی عوام کی زندگیوں کو خوشحال بنانے کے لیے اپنے ایریا کو ریجنل حب بنانا چاہتا ہوں ،اپنے علاقہ میں زیادہ سے زیادہ روزگار کے مواقع پیدا کرنے کی کوشش کرونگا تاکہ بڑے شہروں سے لوگ یہاں آکر زندگی بسر کرسکے۔ کونسلر دانیال سید،کوٹا منڈرا گنڈاگائی کی گفتگو سنیے اس پوڈکاسٹ میں۔

Jerry spoke to Cllr Sam Locke for the Tralee Municipal District who says there’s a huge need to rezone land to allow housing. He’s also of the view that there should be a €2,000 fee introduced by planning authorities to deter bogus or vexatious planning objections.

A teenage boy has died and another has been hospitalised following a tractor crash in Carrigalene, Co Leitrim on Tuesday afternoon We speak to Paddy O'Rourke, Fianna Fáil Councillor in Carrigallene.

The Chair of the Independent Postmasters of Ireland has submitted a new strategy to make post offices viable. The new strategy has been put forward by Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor, Tom O'Callaghan. Tom is IPI Chair, and a postmaster in Limerick. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor, IPI Chair and Limerick Postmaster, Tom O'Callaghan. Photo(C): Pattanaphong Khuankaew from Getty Images Pro via canva

Although its planning application remains live, and its latest objector is the great Tommy Tiernan(!), Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta's plans for a 450mw offshore windfarm off the coast of Clare and Galway is not going ahead. Corio, the company behind the development have halted the €1.4bn plans citing environmental challenges that and site investigations indicating the location meant the windfarm would not be resilient enough during an extreme weather event. The 30 proposed turbines were due to a have maximum tip height of 325m and were predicted to generate enough power for 350,000 homes along with a community benefit fund of €70m over the next 20 years. Specifically to Clare, works included grid connection cables at Doonbeg and an electrical compensation compound near Killimer. Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch has been reacting to the news, and he's been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan he's worried about the connotations this could have for other projects in Clare in the near future... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Donnbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor, Rita McInerney. Picture (c) thebroker via Canva

With local GPs and dental practices stretched to their limits, Gorey residents are finding it increasingly difficult to access essential healthcare. The long-promised Primary Care Centre remains unrealised, sparking frustration and concern in the community. Councillor Joe Sullivan joins us to discuss the urgency of the situation and what action is needed to finally move things forward.

“We're in the Dark”: Reservoir Hills Residents Hit by Days-Long Power Outage | Ward 23 Councillor Alicia Kissoon by Radio Islam

Councillor Michael Sheehan, who has been at the forefront of opposition to An Post's controversial plan to move the New Ross Post Office from its historic home on Charles Street to a proposed new location inside SuperValu. Despite previous assurances that the service would stay put, recent developments have stirred concern and frustration among locals.

Councillor Oscar Yildiz joined Tom Elliott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry spoke to Fianna Fáil councillor Michael Leane about a major gorse fire that broke out in Kerry Head, Ballyheigue on Saturday evening.

The lack of progress on major projects aimed at reviving West Clare's capital has been criticised by a local councillor. The local authority has been requested to provide details on the development of the Kilrush Maritime Training Centre, public realm enhancements for Frances Street and the town square, and the refurbishment of the Old Mars Cinema. A state commissioned taskforce has set a target of developing a maritime centre of excellence in Kilrush this year, while public consultation on future plans for the Mars Cinema concluded last June. Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch says it time for action.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Ralf Bittkau, JHB Ward 101 Councillor; Zweli Nyathi, CEO at JRA and Xolani Fihla, the JMPD Spokesperson in response to the death of a motorist in Northriding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Queenstown councillor has been demoted after revealing a confidential council plan to discharge treated sewage into the Shotover River. Last week, Niki Gladding leaked the council's plans to pump at least 12,000 cubic metres of treated sewage into the river per day using emergency powers. The mayor called an extraordinary meeting in Queenstown this afternoon, with staff recommending she is removed from her committee roles. Reporter Tess Brunton was there.

Clare is set to see the delivery of a number of new-build social houses under a new Government funding allocation. It forms part of a €436m nationwide investment,announced by Housing Minister James Browne. 231 homes promised under the 82 new projects will be built cumulatively across Clare and 12 other counties. Meanwhile Clare is set to receive a share of €325M, granted to local authorities under the Social Housing Second-Hand Acquisitions Programme to provide support to counteract homelessness in the county. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by member of Social Development SPC and Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor, Tony O'Brien. Photo(C): Sharath G. from Pexels via canva

Rosslare Councillor Ger Carthy has been a strong advocate for infrastructure improvements in the region. With the recent €2 million investment in the Rosslare Harbour Port Access Road, we'll be getting his thoughts on what this means for the area, how it will impact local residents and businesses, and what further developments are needed to support Rosslare's growth.

Two people have been killed while two children were injured following a crash in Mallow, county Cork, yesterday afternoon. Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for the Irish Independent and Bernard Moynihan, Fianna Fáil Councillor for Mallow-Kanturk joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

Tauranga City Council has copped some backlash after accepting a five-year contract for coffee machines and coffee at a total cost of $470,000. This comes as the council proposed putting parking fees on boaties - sparking outrage from ratepayers. Tauranga Councillor Steve Morris understands why people are outraged by this. "Charity starts at home - and perhaps we could be charging 50 cents or even $1 per coffee from our council organisation to recoup the costs." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Auckland Councillor says he's leaning towards choosing an improved Eden Park to be Auckland's national stadium. The other option is a new stadium at Quay Park. Council staff say neither proposal is entirely feasible - relying on funding from the Council or the Government. Stadium Working Group chair Shane Henderson says Aucklanders want certainty - and they need to decide in Thursday's vote. He says Eden Park's looking preferable. "We can stage that development, the risk is a little bit more manageable. And honestly, looking at the report and the advice - they've got a few less issues out of the two." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland's 21 local boards united in a letter to Mayor Wayne Brown last week, rejecting that they must absorb a $17.6 million budget shortfall tied to the Fairer Funding Initiative.  The letter, dated March 10, highlights the significant pressures imposed on local board activities due to the cost-cutting measures, asserting that local boards had “no control over the budget” and "all decisions were made without any reference to any Local Board”. While Wayne Brown responded earlier this week, ensuring that local boards would not need to seek extra funding to cover the budget shortfall this year, these discussions will become relevant again for next year's budget.  Group chief financial officer for Auckland Council, Ross Tucker, says the council "is embarking on a challenging transition to an equity-based funding model that will see local boards being empowered with more budget autonomy as well as greater budget responsibility". Also, as the need increases to address the number of roaming dogs on the street, as well as the number of dog attacks, Auckland Council has opened a council-operated dog adoption centre. Last year, less than half of roaming dogs were claimed by their owners, the lowest amount in a decade. The adoption centre which opened on the weekend will house over forty dogs in an effort to relieve the strain on animal shelters around Auckland. Producer Sara spoke to Councillor Shane Henderson about both of these issues this morning. To start off, she asked him to explain the purpose of Auckland Council's Fairer Funding Initiative.

They will replace the existing policing committees, run by local authorities, which were disbanded last year. The Local Community Safety Partnerships will be headed up by independently appointed chairpersons To learn more about them, Alan Morrissey was joined by Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor who will sit on the LCSP once it's established, Cllr Pat Hayes. Photo(C): Canva

Peter O'Connell visits Doonbeg in Co. Clare where US President Donald Trump owns a golf resort and Rita McInerney, Fianna Fáil Councillor in Co Clare, reacts to her name being mentioned in The White House yesterday.

Auckland Council's Community Committee has sent a ‘please help' letter to the government after reports from their Community Impact team showed a 53% rise in the number of people sleeping rough over the past four months. This follows changes last year by the Ministry of Social Development to the rules surrounding emergency housing, introducing stricter entry criteria and new requirements which make it difficult to stay.  While Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, earlier this week, denied that these changes have led to an increase in homelessness, Housing First Auckland programme manager Rami Alrudani said that outreach workers have been stretched thin, dealing with “more and more homelessness every day”. Producer Sara spoke with Councillor Julie Fairey about the rise in homelessness in Tāmaki Makaurau.  As well, Auckland Council are trialling an AI digital assistant to help improve their customer support services. The ‘Ask Auckland Council' pilot, presented at February's Revenue, Expenditure and Value Committee, is being funded by Google Cloud at no cost to ratepayers. Auckland Council receives 1.5 million calls every year and coordinates region-wide services across multiple platforms. The new system is designed to bridge the gap between Aucklanders and digital services, reducing the effort required to seek out information Starting on the topic of homelessness, Sara asked Julie if she was surprised to see a stark increase in the latest data around the number of people sleeping rough.

It's work from home on steriods;  A chas apparently been doing his job remotely from about 18,000 kilometres away in Scotland, for the past four months. Waiopehu ward councillor Rogan Boyle has been off shore since November, beaming into council meetings through an audio visual link. Horowhenua's Mayor, Bernie Wanden spoke to Lisa Owen. 

There is growing anger in Wellington over revelations the capital's ratepayers have been paying nearly three times more for water repairs than in other parts of the country.