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With more than half of the district inside the South Downs National Park, East Hampshire is in a unique situation where the Park protected from development. They have engaged a top planning lawyer, Paul Brown, KC to consider the Government’s new planning guidance in relation to how many homes should be delivered in the rest of East Hampshire. We speak to Cllr Angela Glass, Portfolio holder for Regulation and Enforcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Message by Pastor Rob Ketterling at the 104th District Council on April 24, 2025, at 7:00 pm The post District Council 2025 – Leadership Session with Pastor Rob Ketterling appeared first on MDC.
Message by Mark Dean at the 104th District Council on April 25, 2025, at 10:00 am. The post District Council 2025 – Celebration Service appeared first on MDC.
Thursday 8 May is the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. The Town Council and the Royal British Legion are working with partners to celebrate the end of the war and to honour those who fought. Councillor Chris Paige, the Council’s Armed Services Champion, told Mike Waddington the details, he also speaks about the work of the Royal British Legion, where he is also the Chairman. There will be many other events involving schools and other organisations (people considering Street Parties need to apply to the District Council for a permit.) Chris says it's important to remember the sacrifices made and to honour the "greatest generation."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A petition was launched by Te Taiao o Kawhia Moana, a group dedicated to the protection and conservation of the Kāwhia harbour, calling on the Ōtorohanga District Council to remove vehicle access from vulnerable areas of the inner harbour and to Support the development of new alternative access infrastructure. The group says that local taonga species and ecosystems are being put at risk by current vehicle access and that The proposed Ocean Beach access way would provide a sustainable alternative that balances community access needs with environmental protection. For this week's Gert Action! Oto spoke to John Forbes, founding Chair of Te Taiao o Kāwhia Moana, to discuss the petition and the importance of protecting the harbour. If you're interested in signing this petition, you can find it here:
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has become the latest local body to leave Local Government NZ. Tracey Coxhead is the councillor who proposed that Western Bay of Plenty leave. Coxhead spoke to Corin Dann.
2 - Should girls be forced to change next to the transgender student if they don't feel comfortable? A local school district is under fire for making girls change around a biological male to make that student feel inclusive. 205 - Ryan Boyer, business manager of the Philadelphia Building Trades Council and leader of the Laborers' District Council at City Hall, joins us today to discuss him and his organization's support of Judge Pat Dugan, who is going head to head with Larry Krasner for the city's District Attorney. What has Mayor Parker done that Ryan likes, but is in opposition to Krasner? Who are the biggest groups that need to be convinced Krasner is bad? Don't say anything about Ryan Boyer's wife, in response to Krasner bringing up the fact that Dugan's wife is a police officer! Where does Ryan stand on school choice? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - Scott Presler joins us for his weekly segment, all the way out from Wisconsin! What is he trying to accomplish out there? How important are the emergency judge elections in Pennsylvania and in Wisconsin? Why is it so important in the midwest state? How has the teamwork amongst Republicans changed within the last election cycle? Has Scott been swatted yet? 250 - The Lightning Round!
12 - Is the attacking of Venezuelan gangs within the country the same thing as having Japanese internment camps during WW2? The Democrats just can't quit certain issues. 1210 - Side - Famous Patricks and Pats 1220 - Has Musk Derangement Syndrome stooped to the same level as Trump Derangement Syndrome? Is the country headed in the right direction? 1230 - Fox Business journalist Charlie Gasparino joins the program today. Did you know St. Patrick was Italian? Are these tariffs a trade war? How will it affect prices domestically? Do we know where Trump is going with these tariffs? Does Trump have some kissups both inside and out of his cabinet? Why is Tesla suffering? 1245 - Your calls and talk of the next hour to wrap things up. 1 - Father of a slain son, John Toomey, and his attorney Ann Marie Muldoon joins us today to give updates regarding the trial over the murder of John's 15 year old son Sean. Did these assailants really treat Sean's death like he was a GTA background character? How on earth is this only second degree murder? How has the community of Mayfair changed since this senseless killing? Has a jury been selected? 120 - Should cursive writing be taught in public schools? There's a war in New Jersey over this issue, as the Democrats are even for this idea. Dom and Dan give pros and cons to bringing this back to the classroom. 140 - We will not be bullied as Americans by people who do not want to be here and are against everything America is for. 150 - Your calls on cursive to finish out the hour. 2 - Should girls be forced to change next to the transgender student if they don't feel comfortable? A local school district is under fire for making girls change around a biological male to make that student feel inclusive. 205 - Ryan Boyer, business manager of the Philadelphia Building Trades Council and leader of the Laborers' District Council at City Hall, joins us today to discuss him and his organization's support of Judge Pat Dugan, who is going head to head with Larry Krasner for the city's District Attorney. What has Mayor Parker done that Ryan likes, but is in opposition to Krasner? Who are the biggest groups that need to be convinced Krasner is bad? Don't say anything about Ryan Boyer's wife, in response to Krasner bringing up the fact that Dugan's wife is a police officer! Where does Ryan stand on school choice? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - Scott Presler joins us for his weekly segment, all the way out from Wisconsin! What is he trying to accomplish out there? How important are the emergency judge elections in Pennsylvania and in Wisconsin? Why is it so important in the midwest state? How has the teamwork amongst Republicans changed within the last election cycle? Has Scott been swatted yet? 250 - The Lightning Round!
The Whangārei District Council has backed down from its bid to keep fluoride out of the city's water. Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
It's been revealed more than £4 million worth of taxpayers' money was spent on plans for a new development near Folkestone which never materialised.Bosses in the previous administration wanted to build 150 homes and a leisure centre at Princes Parade in Hythe, but the proposals were later scrapped. Hear from Jim Martin who is the current leader of the council.A Kent homelessness charity's revealed a 21% increase in demand for their services in the space of a year.Footfall at Catching Lives in Canterbury has gone up from around 11,000 in 2023, to more than 13,300 last year. We've been chatting to chief executive Tasmin Maitland.A Kent woman who lost her baby at 22 and a half weeks pregnant is welcoming a change in the law which will see bereaved parents get paid leave from work.Keeley Lengthorne has been campaigning since George was born in March 2022. She's told us how the announcement came on a very poignant day.For the first time in a generation, NHS patients have begun receiving blood plasma from donors from Kent.Donations had been paused in 1998 due to fears about the spread of mad cow disease - but a ban has now been lifted. We've been speaking to Denise Dowsing from Maidstone who has Common Variable Immune Deficiency and relies on medication made from plasma.In sport, Kent's Emma Raducanu's due in action at Indian Wells later.It's her first tournament back since spotting a stalker in the crown at the Dubai Championships last month.
A Horowhenua district councillor is under fire for working remotely – from the other side of the world. Councillor Rogan Boyle left the country in October and is said to currently be in Scotland with no plans to return any time soon. Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden told Mike Hosking while Boyle has been attending council meetings on Zoom, it's not good enough. Wanden believes Boyle should resign. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A McFlurry of controversy is over in Wānaka - with a proposal for the region's first-ever McDonald's declined. The District Council has turned the fast food giant's resource application down after strong pushback from locals concerned about food waste and pollution. It planned a 450-metre site by the Mount Iron Roundabout. Deputy mayor Quentin Smith says in the proposed setting - McDonald's wasn't a good fit. He explained if McDonald's had wanted to set up in the town centre or a commercial zone, it's likely little could be done to stop it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Whangārei Mayor believes more people will accept a decision around water fluoridation - if it comes from councils. New Zealand First's new Members Bill seeks to remove the Director General of Health's central authority on fluoridation - and mandate binding local referendums. It comes as Whangārei District Council's under fire - as the only council refusing to fluoridate under current mandates. Mayor Vince Cocurullo says told Francesca Rudkin Whangārei's never fluoridated and is probably due for a referendum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week in Whanganui about 15 people who'd been camped out permanently in a freedom camping spot were evicted by the District Council.
One north island council's revealed its roll of recycle shame, the items people stuff into bin pretending they can have a second life, when they know full well they can't. A deer carcass was found contaminating the Waipa District Council's recycling. Dawn Inglis, Waipa District Council's Group Manager for Service Delivery and spoke to Lisa Owen.
America's Work Force Union Podcast welcomed Hannah Hill, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local 90 Treasurer, as she discussed her decision to join the union, her desire to become involved in the Local and becoming the first tradeswoman in her District Council to use the IUPAT's maternity leave policy. Director of Workforce Development and Organizing and Vice President for Ironworkers Local 55 in Toledo, Ohio, Rob Monak, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about how he teaches fifth graders important job traits. He also discussed organizing and the work outlook for Local 55 members.
A fluoridation fracas is developing in Whangarei where councillors are at odds with a public health order that aims to improve the region's dental health. Amy Williams reports.
Our Special Guest this week is Pooja Agrawal is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Public Practice. Public Practice is a not-for-profit organisation that builds the skills and capability of the public sector to improve the quality, equality and sustainability of places. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the High Court dated 13th November 2024 in White v Plymouth City Council [2024] EWHC 2854 (Admin), dismissing an application for contempt of court -made after a delay of 8 months - for allegedly interfering with the administration of justice relating to a decision to implement a redevelopment scheme comprising the felling of trees on Armada Way in March 2023. Decision of an inspector dated 11th November 2024 allowing an appeal a by Gladman Developments Ltd against the decision of the Central Bedfordshire Council to refuse an outline application for the erection of up to 170 dwellings including affordable housing with POS, landscaping, SUDs and access on an unallocated undeveloped site immediately adjoining the settlement of Langford. Issues around HLS, loss of BMV, heritage impacts and landscape impacts. Decision of an inspector dated 7th November 2024 allowing an appeal by M Scott Properties Ltd against the decision of the St Albans City & District Council to refuse an outline application for up to 95 dwellings on green belt land between Caravan Site and Watling Street, Park Street, St Albans, in the context of a 1.7 yr HLS on a site proposed to be allocated in the approved ELP, at the Reg 19 stage, VSC found. Visit our Website: hwgpnfy.com #HWGPNFY
Oral Arguments for the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Painters & Allied Trades District Council 82 Healt v. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
The future of the Whakatane Sportfishing Club and two iconic local businesses are up in the air as decisions are made around the location of a floodwall to protect the town. Whakatane is getting a second airline next year. Residents around Sullivan Lake are bracing for another stench-filled summer due to past inaction of the District Council in maintaining the man-made lake. And, the 25-year-old chinaberry trees that line either side of the main Whakatane shopping street may have a short lease on life. Local Democracy Reporter - Diane McCarthy is with the Whakatane Beacon
Send us a textPart 2John Collins is a Navy SEAL veteran. He was born and raised in Sykesville MD. The oldest of 3. Growing up, he played football, lacrosse and he was a wrestler. He graduated from Glenelg High School in 2003 and joined the Navy on October 31, 2006. He served for 12 years. He was in 6 BUD/S classes. He went through first phase 4 times and has been through 2 1/2 hell weeks. He graduated SQT March 2nd, 2012 and went to SEAL Team 7. He did 2 deployments there before he went to the K9 unit as an instructor, where he finished out his career. After getting out of the Navy in 2018, he was hired as a combat skills instructor, where he taught Navy EOD technicians and their support personnel how to shoot, move and communicate. He recently was hired as the safety director for the District Council of Ironworkers and the California Ironworker Employers Council. He still teaches firearm instruction for anyone interested in learning or developing their tactical proficiency. He can be found on Instagram @shooteatandlift. He lives in San Diego with his wife and 3 children.Find John CollinsInstagramFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramApple PodcastSpotifyYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilySherri AllsupKetaReviveToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20Support the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube
The Selwyn District Council welcomes proposed Government reforms to speed up building consents. The nation's fastest-growing region says any changes that could speed up progress are helpful, as building consents have always been a focus for the Selwyn District Council. Selwyn District Council Head of Building, Vanessa Mitchell, says this move will free up inspectors to focus on other areas. "We've been under enormous pressure over the past few years - and we really see advantages in the proposals that have come out." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's not just the Government who are taking a look at building consents. Hastings District Council has been looking into a more risk-based approach to building consents, aiming to bring the costs down for both building firms and consumers. Council CEO Nigel Bickle told Kerre Woodham that the current system was put in place with the 2004 Building Act in response to the significant damages and issues caused by leaky homes. He said that the system was always meant to be recalibrated. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textPart 1John Collins is a Navy SEAL veteran. He was born and raised in Sykesville MD. The oldest of 3. Growing up, he played football, lacrosse and he was a wrestler. He graduated from Glenelg High School in 2003 and joined the Navy on October 31, 2006. He served for 12 years. He was in 6 BUD/S classes. He went through first phase 4 times and has been through 2 1/2 hell weeks. He graduated SQT March 2nd, 2012 and went to SEAL Team 7. He did 2 deployments there before he went to the K9 unit as an instructor, where he finished out his career. After getting out of the Navy in 2018, he was hired as a combat skills instructor, where he taught Navy EOD technicians and their support personnel how to shoot, move and communicate. He recently was hired as the safety director for the District Council of Ironworkers and the California Ironworker Employers Council. He still teaches firearm instruction for anyone interested in learning or developing their tactical proficiency. He can be found on Instagram @shooteatandlift. He lives in San Diego with his wife and 3 children.Find John CollinsInstagramFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramApple PodcastSpotifyYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilySherri AllsupKetaReviveToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20Support the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube
Cyclone Gabrielle still feels like yesterday for some Far Northerners struggling with damaged and dangerous homes. But for a few, there could be a way out at last, as the council considers a buy-out scheme. Peter de Graaf reports.
Hastings District Council has voted in favour of allowing non-elected members of its Youth Council to vote in council decisions. Youth Council members will be able to vote in council committees and sub-committees - and they'll also be paid. The Council was divided on this move - but mayor Sandra Hazlehurst had the deciding vote and the issue was passed. Youth Council chair Chris Proctor says this is a first in the nation's history. "We want to bring a voice to the Council's table and we want to make sure that in areas like Flaxmere, where 50 percent of the population is under the age of 25 - we feel that's important." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Kaipara District Council has voted to scrap its Maori Ward, at a tense meeting in Mangawhai today. At least 150 Maori ward advocates gathered outside the council building during the extraordinary meeting, Maori News Reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahinara was at the hui and speaks to Lisa Owen.
The Kaipara District Council voted to scrap its Maori Ward at a tense meeting in Mangawhai on Wednesday. Maori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports.
In just one week an estimated 50 thousand attendees will gather in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention. State Democrats will be among those watching and listening closely to convention activities. Two veteran democratic state legislators – Gordon Hintz who is now a Director for the Wisconsin Laborers' District Council and David Crowley who serves […]
Dom welcomes in David Wilson, President of AFSCME Local 2187, District Council 47, serving the workers of the City of Philadelphia, onto the Dom Giordano Program after he spoke out to the Philadelphia Inquirer after the Cherelle Parker administration announced a demand for City workers to return to in-person work beginning July 15th. Dom, who is in favor of a return to in-person work, offers Wilson the space to make his argument, explaining why he, as Union head, can't get behind this new effort by the Mayor. (Photo by Getty Images)
Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom continues the Dom Giordano Program by returning to the breaking revelations about the Mar-a-Lago raid by the FBI, revealing that it's come out that use of excessive force was permitted in retrieving the alleged classified documents in the former President's possession. Then, Dom plays his Money Melody for the day and takes calls from listeners concerning the side topic, asking what is a sure thing in reference to the inevitable mistrial outcome of the hush money trial. Then, Dom welcomes in David Wilson, President of AFSCME Local 2187, District Council 47, serving the workers of the City of Philadelphia, onto the Dom Giordano Program after he spoke out to the Philadelphia Inquirer after the Cherelle Parker administration announced a demand for City workers to return to in-person work beginning July 15th. Dom, who is in favor of a return to in-person work, offers Wilson the space to make his argument, explaining why he, as Union head, can't get behind this new effort by the Mayor. (Photo by Getty Images)
Around 80 Spring Creek residents turned out to hear the council's plans to fix the damaged stopbanks that are supposed to protect the South Island town from the Wairau River. Samantha Gee was at the meeting.
Whanganui's Youth Council has been axed in the District Council's long term plans as a cost-saving measure. Youth councillors say the decision shows that youth engagement is seen as expendable.
Things are looking up for Whanganui's international pilot academy with the District Council investing $2.78 million in 10 additional planes. The academy has recently signed a new contract with Indian airline IndiGo to train pilots in the river city. Also the town's CBD is being transformed into a pedestrian centric hub and moves are afoot to increase parking fees, currently it only costs 50 cents an hour to park in some areas. Mike Tweed is a Multimedia Journalist for the Whanganui Chronicle
In this episode Mia and Adrienne talk to San Antonio Councilwoman Dr. Sukh Kaur. Elected to office this past year, Sukh is an educator in multiple fashions. She was a classroom teacher, placed in Houston, Texas with Teach for America, when she decided to also become a yoga teacher. Her journey with yoga helped her bring mindfulness to her role in education and now in local government.Learn more about Sukh here: https://www.vote4sukh.com/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/yogachanged?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com
Elections for members of grassroot consultative organizations known as District Councils were held on December 10 in Hong Kong. Voters cast their ballots in the 7th District Council Ordinary Elections, for 88 seats in the District Council geographical constituency, and 176 seats in the District Committees constituency. These were the first elections after the relevant law was amended this past July to improve district governance. What exactly were these elections about? How were the candidates vetted?
①We explore the potentials for cooperation between China and Vietnam, as President Xi Jinping makes a two-day trip to the Southeast Asian nation. (01:02) ②China's consumer and factory prices fell in November, mainly due to lower commodity prices. (14:01) ③Hong Kong has held its first District Council election since the restructuring of the council's system. Why is the election seen as a key milestone in improving local governance? (24:58) ④Egyptians are heading to polls in a presidential election overshadowed by the war in Gaza. (33:12) ⑤Nearly half US voters think Biden is spending too much on Ukraine aid, according to a new poll. Will this perceived public skepticism prompt the Biden administration to reassess its policy on the Ukraine crisis? (44:39)
Ana Valdemoros came on the Utah Stories podcast to discuss her part in helping with the homeless issues in Salt Lake City as someone running for District Council. Visit UtahStories.com for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $3 per month. Follow us on: Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories
About half of Queenstown's supply network has now been deemed safe to drink. The drinking water regulator, Taumata Arowai, says the council can lift the boil water notice for the area served by the Kelvin Heights plant. That means about 20,000 people living in Frankton, Shotover Country, Lake Hayes Estate and Quail Rise can drink straight from the tap again. However, the boil water notice is still in force for about 25,000 residents served by the Two Mile plant - that includes the CBD, Fernhill, and Sunshine Bay. Queenstown Lakes' District Council's general manager infrastructure Tony Avery spoke to Corin Dann.
Gore remains in a state of emergency Friday morning, after Thursday's heavy rain and widespread flooding. Despite the rain easing, some river levels are still rising. The District Council says the local volunteer fire brigade saved about 20 homes from flooding on Thursday. Gore mayor Ben Bell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, noted psychologist, program trainer and speaker, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to begin our coverage of National Suicide Prevention Week and talk about Suicide Prevention Week and Mental Health Awareness. Dr. Sally also talked about improving awareness in the building trades and improving your Local union's ability to help provide resources to those in need. President of the New York City District Council of Carpenters, Paul Capurso, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the events of Sept 11, 2001, from his first-hand experience. Capurso also discussed his work with the World Trade Center Health Monitoring Program and the importance of remembrance.
Gore District Council's embattled chief executive, Stephen Parry, has resigned after more than two decades in the job. It's been a fraught term for the local government stalwart, with the 22-year veteran of the Gore District Council sharing a frosty relationship with Mayor Ben Bell ever since the 24-year-old became the country's youngest ever mayor in last October's local elections. Stephen Parry's resignation follows a very public spat with Ben Bell, with RNZ first breaking that the pair weren't speaking back in March. Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
A former prime minister is being accused of aggressive and bullying tactics as a coastal community north of Wellington grapples with a plan to address the impacts of climate change. Jim Bolger has been tasked with community consultation through a series of public meetings in Kapiti on managed retreat and the council's project to map coastal erosion and sea level rise. At one, he suggested locals were too influenced by conspiracy theories, which didn't go down well with the crowd who are worried about what will happen as extreme weather threatens their community. Things have become so heated, the District Council has reminded Bolger of the need to remain impartial. Kate Green reports.
Maryland State Sen. and Executive Board member of IBEW Local 24, Cory McCray, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his journey from making bad decisions, to becoming a union man and now a member of the Maryland State Senate. McCray also talked about the importance of engaging in politics as a union member and what he's been able to do as a union man and politician. President of the Ironworkers Great Lakes District Council, Greg Christy, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the counciland their efforts to recruit and develop new members through their apprenticeship programs.
A new chief executive is sweeping through the New Plymouth District Council with a cost-cutting scythe. The council is facing losing more than a quarter of its senior management staff. It's part of the first phase of a restructure, with affected staff being informed today and consultation starting later this month. Chief executive Gareth Green says the initial focus of the review is on the top two tiers of leadership, with the loss of 13 jobs.
Why is New York drastically short on lifeguards -- again -- this summer? Celeste Katz Marston dives into the issue with special guests Katie Honan, reporter for The City, and Henry Garrido, executive director of District Council 37. Original air date: July 6, 2023.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is once again passing through the New York City region. Also, local reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action. Plus, New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie speaks out after failing to bring “Sammy's law” up for a vote this legislative session; the bill would have let New York City lower its speed limit. And finally, New York City's public pools are officially open despite a lifeguard shortage. WNYC's Sean Carlson talks with Henry Garrido, executive director of District Council 37.