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Nice to see the BBC pick up two of my planning articles filed yesterday. The Scartho appeal news I found from extra research while writing the Waltham 150 homes story, which just goes to show, always worth seeking out wider context. #LDRStory #LDReporter
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I’m at Hull City Council this morning in place of a colleague on annual leave as the political leadership of the council for the year ahead is decided on. The meeting has begun with cross-party tributes to Anita Harrison, who passed away earlier this month. #LDRStory #LDReporter
Prior to my sitting in the council chamber, members of the group (Stand Up to Racism) had raised the matter with council staff inside, as did I. #LDRStory #LDReporter
Cllr Mike Ross (Liberal Democrat) is to remain council leader. 25 votes for him, 15 against, and 15 abstentions.
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ALT Cllr Mike Ross speaks in council guildhall Chamber after being re-appointed council leader.
Significant news for Roxby and Winterton residents, as Biffa reapply to extend the lifespan of Roxby Landfill and confirm they're appealing the refusal of the last applications. #LDRStory #LDReporter #Winterton
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Off to Buckingham Palace to be the “hostage” ensuring HM The King’s safe return when he opens Parliament - a tradition dating back to Charles I. Not sure I’m looking forward to it, but glad to play my part!
The Prime Minister's reset speech this morning contained big news for Scunthorpe and British Steel. #Scunthorpe #LDReporter #LDRstory
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Good evening. It's local elections night in North East Lincolnshire! To follow the twists and turns of North East Lincs Council elections tonight, keep an eye on this thread / the linked article. #LDReporter #LDRstory #LocalElections #Grimsby 1/
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BREAKING - REFORM UK BECOME LARGEST PARTY ON THE COUNCIL.
Although only a third of all North East Lincs councillors have been elected this time, Reform are now the largest party on the council.
They have at least 13 councillors. #LocalElections
Wolds Ward is going through a recount process. I understand it is very close between Reform and the Independent Group, with a gap of well under 100 votes. #LDReporter #LocalElections #NorthEastLincs