Jibes of 'Ant and Dec' as council tax rise approved for Oldham at fractious meeting
Councillors have agreed to raise tax at a fractious meeting in which ‘reckless’ Tory amendments were slammed amid ‘Ant and Dec’ and ‘Sheriff of Nottingham’ jibes.
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International Cricket Council Rates Indore Pitch, Which Hosted 3rd India-Australia Test, As 'Poor'
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has declared the pitch used for the third Test encounter between India and Australia in Indore as “poor” under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process and as a result, the Holkar Stadium has received three demerit points. The pitch received a lot of criticism from experts due to the uneven pace and bounce on offer with 30 wickets falling in just two days. The pitch conditions specifically favoured the spins from both sides with 26 out of the 31 wickets that fell during the match going to spin bowlers. The decision was taken following a conversation between match referee Chris Broad and the two captains – India's Rohit Sharma and Australia's Steve Smith.
Bury’s new council chief promises to ‘listen to residents’ to form priorities
Bury’s new council chief stated a her new role this week by meeting council and NHS staff across the borough. The authority’s new chief executive Lynne Ridsdale said she will use her first 100 days to form priorities by listening to residents, businesses and staff to understand what it is like to receive services from, work for and interact with the council.
Council shells out six-figure sum on historic church at centre of controversy and 'upsetting rumours'
Rochdale council has shelled out on 'rescuing' an historic church - despite fears it could relaunch as a community hub and put existing venues out of business. Bosses agreed to buy Littleborough United Reformed Church - which dates back to the mid 19th century - at the latest cabinet meeting.
FIFA appointment of supermodel Lima 'tone deaf' - ex-Council member Dodd
FIFA's appointment of supermodel Adriana Lima as its global fan ambassador in a Women's World Cup year is "baffling" and sends the wrong message to players and fans, former FIFA Council member Moya Dodd said.
FIFA appointment of supermodel Lima 'baffling' - ex-Council member Dodd
FIFA's appointment of supermodel Adriana Lima as its global fan ambassador in a Women's World Cup year is "baffling" and sends the wrong message to players and fans, former FIFA Council member Moya Dodd said.
Stewartry Sports Council holds special get together to celebrate 2022 achievement
Stewartry Sports Council held a special get together on Friday night.
Budget to be debated in Oldham as council tax proposed to increase by at least £47 from April
Proposals to increase council tax in Oldham, which will see residents’ annual bills rise by at least £47, are set to be debated by councillors.