Leader’s Q&A – Thursday 23 July at 10.30am

The weekly Leader’s Q&A will take place on Thursday 23 July at 10.30am.

Cllr Zoe Nicholson will be answering your questions and giving the latest updates from the council.

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Frost, snow and hail as England's lockdown ends and winter begins 1st December 2020

As people venture out to shops and cafes again after four weeks of lockdown in England, they will be greeted by frost, hail and sleet.

Stalker given restraining order after leaving Matthew Wright's family 'terrified' 1st December 2020

A stalker who left TV presenter Matthew Wright and his wife scared for the safety their baby has been banned from contacting them in future.

PM says case for tier system is 'compelling' and promises £1,000 payment for 'wet pubs' 1st December 2020

Boris Johnson has said there is a "compelling case" for further coronavirus restrictions - as he promised pubs which do not serve food a one-off payment of £1,000 in December.

Mange tout! 'Del Boy' motorcyclist adopts French accent to avoid prosecution 1st December 2020

A speeding motorcyclist has been compared to Del Boy from Only Fools And Horses after putting on a fake French accent to avoid prosecution.

Puberty blockers ruling protects teens, says woman who sued NHS 1st December 2020

A woman who was given puberty blockers when she was 16 before later "detransitioning" has said she is "delighted" at a High Court ruling that she believes will give more protection to teenagers with gender dysphoria.

COVID deaths at highest level since May, ONS data reveals 1st December 2020

A total of 2,697 deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending 20 November mentioned COVID-19 on the death certificate, according to an ONS report.

Ariana Grande management decided Manchester security too expensive, inquest told 1st December 2020

Ariana Grande's management dropped requests for tighter security on the night of the Manchester Arena concert attack because it cost too much, the inquiry has heard.

Dedicated coronavirus patrols rolled out to stop tier breaches in Tier 1 Cornwall 1st December 2020

Dedicated coronavirus police patrols are being put on across Devon and Cornwall to stop people breaching the new tier system from Wednesday.

Lewis Hamilton 'gutted' coronavirus means he will miss Sakhir Grand Prix 1st December 2020

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has said he is "gutted" he won't be able to race in this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain after testing positive for coronavirus.

Debenhams to be wound down - 12,000 jobs at risk following failed rescue talks 1st December 2020

Debenhams is to be wound down after JD Sports pulled out of talks on a rescue takeover, placing 12,000 jobs at risk in a horror week for UK retail.