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Science

Govt to Create Enabling Environment for Setting Up National Arts

Government has disclosed that it will create an enabling environment for the creative industry by establishing a National Arts and Heritage Council (NAHeC). Speaking during the 2023 National Artistic Freedom Conference held in Mponela, Dowa, Director of Arts in the Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture, Humphrey Mpondaminga, said the council, if put in […]

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Finance

Five methods to cut council tax as bills set to rise from April

Millions of households in England are facing a hefty increase in their council tax bill from April. The amount council tax rises is decided by each local council respectively, but more than 80 have said they plan to raise it by the maximum amount, according to the County Councils Network (CCN). Councils are allowed to rise bills […]

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Finance

HMRC warning as Britons offered council tax refund worth

In fact, there is no council tax refund available in this instance, as scammers are utilising this as a way to redirect Britons to a dangerous website. It is here individuals will be prompted to share their personal and banking details, believing they may be entitled to a legitimate refund. But the scammers can harvest […]

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Finance

Council tax bill can be challenged as bills hike looms

Local authorities can increase bills by up to five percent without holding a referendum on the increase, making it all the more important people check they are not overpaying. Households can get back payments if it turns out they have overpaid on their council tax. A person may even be able to get a 100 […]

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Canada

Charlottetown council spends more time in closed debate than in

Charlottetown City Council has spent more time in closed-door meetings than open sessions of council this year, according to a review of public records by CBC News. That’s led at least one member to conclude council has been in violation of P.E.I.’s Municipal Government Act (MGA), which lays out criteria restricting the debates councils are […]

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Celebrities

Jason Manford rages at local council over ‘shameful’ decision

“The Coliseum would like to thank its audiences, participants, sponsors, partners, funders, patrons, industry colleagues and friends for their support over many years,” the statement concluded Jason’s followers took to the comments section to share their dismay at the situation, with Jackie writing: “This is so sad. I’ve seen many memorable plays and performances there.” […]

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Finance

Lesser-known ways to slash council tax bills ahead of April’s

People who are on a low income or certain benefits could also be eligible to claim through the Council Tax Reduction scheme. Regarding this scheme, some councils can offer as much as 100 percent discount on council tax bills, while others can marginally reduce it, but how much a person gets depends on their income; […]

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Technology

Council Post: 16 Tech Leaders Share Their Selections For

getty Recent years have seen many businesses shift to cloud-based services and solutions. With the potential to provide cost savings, streamline operations, give remote workers easy access to files and software and promote better cooperation and communication among teams—and more—cloud-based services can be game-changing tools for many organizations. There are myriad cloud-based services available that […]

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Technology

Council Post: Dare You Use Artificial Intelligence To Write

Gordon Pelosse is senior vice president, employer engagement at CompTIA. Unlocking the potential in millions of under and unemployed. getty For years we have been talking and writing about how most of the jobs in tech don’t require a degree. At the end of 2022, the governor of Utah announced the state will no longer […]

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Sports

Monessen council considers tennis court repairs – The Mon Valley

Monessen City Hall By KRISTIE LINDEN [email protected] Monessen City Council will look for matching grant funds to pair up with American Rescue Plan money to resurface the tennis courts at City Park. Councilman Don Gregor, who has worked to organize this project for several months, presented three options to renovate the courts to council last week. […]