Paris readies for Velib frenzy (BBC News)
Paris readies for Velib frenzy (BBC News)
Paris city council launches a free bike scheme to urge people to give up the motor in favour of pedal power.
Council objects to holiday complex (North-West Evening Mail)
A MULTI-MILLION pound holiday complex has met with objections from Cumbria County Council. The council claims the town is over-developed already and that the 9m project, at the old scientific research centre at Merlewood, could endanger pedestrians.
City mayor quizzed over pub brawl (BBC News)
Lichfield’s mayor is arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident at a public house.
Accolade for council’s book work (BBC News)
Northants County Council achieves a Best Practice grade for a scheme encouraging youngsters to read.
Calls for an end to free parking (AutoExpress)
Glasgow City Council is lobbying the Scottish Executive to introduce fees for parking at work, entertainment venues and out-of-town shopping centres. Supporters claim it is fairer than road pricing, while opponents say it will damage the economy.
Overhaul of council gets go-ahead (BBC News)
A major shake-up of services at Suffolk County Council to save 4.1m over three years, is backed by councillors.
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