Another 'Super Monday' as Áras hopefuls scramble for spot on ballot at final council hearings – The Journal

Another ‘Super Monday’ as Áras hopefuls scramble for spot on ballot at final council hearings  The JournalSteen receives backing…
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Welsh Tory to quit at next Senedd poll to fight general election betting charges

Russell George, who is among 15 people under investigation, says he wants to focus on clearing his name

The Guardian

'One in 10 biggest #English #councils risk #bankruptcy over #ChildProtection bill

Many #CountyCouncils and #UnitaryAuthorities are “running out of road” to avoid #insolvency as they grapple with high #inflation, increases in children being taken into care, and massive bills for [Privatised, highly profitable] #ChildrensHomes the #CountyCouncilsNetwork (#CCN) said.'
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One in 10 biggest English councils risk bankruptcy over child protection bill

County Councils Network says local bodies facing insolvency after increase in children being taken into care and ‘out of control’ costs

The Guardian