council
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EU council chief Antonio Costa said he wanted to move on to the next phase of the process during a European summit scheduled for November 26–27 in Brussels.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026
Parish council chairman Tim McNally said ministers should "absolutely" be ready for a legal challenge.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
"There are often very challenging situations and lessons are always being learnt," the council said.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
The council made a similar move several years ago, appointing legislative aide Heather Hutt to serve as a voting member after the indictment of then-Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas on corruption charges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
An alarm sounds, and dozens of feet pound into the council room.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
Some councils in Northern Ireland have said that their emails systems have been impacted.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
Fewer than one in 20 artworks owned by English councils are on public display, the BBC has found.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
Many of the council art collections are still growing and only 10 councils actively disposed of any of the art they own during the past six financial years.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
"I am deeply disappointed that the government has approved this proposal despite the serious concerns raised by residents and local councils as well as the major problems with the site," he added.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
It was a monumental irony: The man famous as the indefatigable orator of independence in the Continental Congress was obliged to remain silent in the legislative councils of the new government.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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