AGENDA 1 Sep New transit line plan goes on public display

AGENDA 30 Aug Waterfront pedestrian scheme enters its second phase

AGENDA 28 Aug New inspection calendar begins for school buses

AGENDA 26 Aug Three designs for the city square go to a vote

AGENDA 24 Aug Waste collection hours change neighbourhood by neighbourhood

AGENDA 22 Aug Council opens debate on the annual budget

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Headlines on the local and national agenda: decisions, timetables and what they mean day to day.

New transit line plan goes on public display

Waterfront pedestrian scheme enters its second phase

Footfall was measured on the completed stretch. In the second phase the cycle lane is to be separated from the walking area.

New inspection calendar begins for school buses

Inspections will take place twice, at the start and the middle of term. Results will be collected in a list parents can see.

Three designs for the city square go to a vote

The three designs differ on shade, seating and water features. Voting runs for two weeks.

Waste collection hours change neighbourhood by neighbourhood

Under the new arrangement collection moves to the evening. The change will be trialled in three neighbourhoods first.

Council opens debate on the annual budget

The debate will run over three sittings. Items are grouped under preparation, delivery and monitoring.

Retail sales extend a three-month recovery

Non-food groups keep rising while durable goods hold flat. The data is published quarterly.

League table tightens before the first half ends

The gap across the top six has narrowed to three points. The away schedule will decide the remaining weeks.

Second signature on the cross-border rail project

The signature starts the survey phase for the second section. Freight will take priority at first.

Open source maps double their layer count

The new layers carry accessibility and surface data. Contribution remains voluntary.

Seasonal produce arrives at winter markets

Root vegetables and citrus lead the stalls. Setup times have changed in two neighbourhoods.

City museum opens a new exhibition hall

The hall is reserved for light-sensitive works. The first selection runs for three months.

Sleep routine advice for the change of season

Shifting bedtime gradually over a week is advised. Light exposure directly affects sleep quality.

Home loan applications pick up

Most applications come from first-time buyers. Approval takes five working days on average.