During the meeting. Photo courtesy of the Belarusian Embassy in Russia MOSCOW, 27 June (BelTA) - Belarus and Ghana are going to develop the legal framework of the bilateral relations, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Embassy in Moscow. “Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Igor Petrishenko met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ghana to Russia and concurrently to Belarus Lesley Opoku Ware on 27 June. The parties discussed the ways of intensifying the Belarusian-Ghanaian and the development of the legal framework of the bilateral relations,” the press service informed. Diplomatic relations between Belarus and Ghana were established on 5 June 1992. The bilateral trade amounted to $20.4 million in 2017.More about Politics … [Read more...] about Belarus, Ghana to develop legal framework of bilateral relations
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Edinburgh pushes for legal powers to impose tourist tax
Edinburgh is poised to become the first city in the UK to introduce a special levy on tourists as it struggles to cope with a surge in visitors. The council is campaigning for the legal powers to introduce a “bed tax” on hotel rooms and short-stay lets such as Airbnb to raise up to £27m a year to improve the city’s infrastructure and allay growing resentment among residents about congested streets and shabby public spaces. The campaign was backed on Wednesday by Scotland’s other council leaders, who want Scottish ministers to introduce legislation to allow other areas straining under an influx of tourists – such as Skye, Orkney and Argyll – to levy similar local taxes. Supporters of the levy believe the proposal has a strong chance of being backed at Holyrood and may be in force within two years. SNP ministers have previously refused to consider it but their objections are thought to be softening, in part because Edinburgh is run by an SNP-led … [Read more...] about Edinburgh pushes for legal powers to impose tourist tax
Legal proceedings begin against travellers
PUBLISHED: 14:00 27 June 2018 | UPDATED: 14:06 27 June 2018 Henry Woodsford Bank Street car park. Picture: Google Maps Archant Legal proceedings have begun against a group of travellers who failed to leave Highbridge this morning (Wednesday). Three caravans parked at the Bank Street car park, which is owned by Sedgemoor District Council, on Monday and their owners have been served with a possession order telling them to leave the town by the district council. A different group was also evicted from Pier Street in Burnham-on-Sea last week. The travellers had been given 24 hours to vacate the area, which they failed to do. It comes after the district council revealed earlier this month it has spent more than £5,400 in the past two years removing people camped illegally on its land. MORE: MP supports traveller consultation after group illegally pitches in Burnham. A spokesman for the district council said: “Our legal team served notice on the travellers, they had 24 … [Read more...] about Legal proceedings begin against travellers
Hearing due on Sheffield grandmother’s legal bid over council’s strip club policy
A Sheffield grandmother's legal bid to limit the number of strip clubs that can be opened in the city is due to be heard by High Court judges tomorrow. A draft council report published in December 2016 recommended there should be a a limit of two strip clubs in the city.READ MORE: Police officer was 'above speed limit' before fatal crash in Sheffield, inquest toldBut after further consultation the 'two-club limit' was replaced and a council report last year said the new policy 'does not specify any limit on sex establishments'.A 54-year-old grandmother-of-five - who gave a fake name as 'Irene Gladdison' amid fears of reprisals - launched an online campaign and raised nearly £5000 to launch a legal challenge to overturn the no limit policy.Her bid was granted a judicial review to look into the lawfulness of the council's decision and the case is due to be heard by a High Court judge in Leeds tomorrow. The court has the power to overturn the authority's decision. READ MORE: … [Read more...] about Hearing due on Sheffield grandmother’s legal bid over council’s strip club policy
Review: Legally Blonde at Palace Theatre Manchester
17 years since Reese Witherspoon’s career-defining role in Legally Blonde the movie, the musical of the blockbuster chick-flick continues to delight audiences. Returning to Manchester on the final week of the latest UK tour, the musical brings to life the story of sorority girl Elle Woods who vows to win back her snobby boyfriend Warner Huntington III by winning a place at Harvard Law School and proving she can be his Jackie as much as his Marilyn. But, of course, what Elle really finds along the way is her own self-worth and that she’s so much more than the ditzy blonde that people misconstrue her to be. The high-pitched screech of opening number Omigod You Guys somewhat sets the tone for this show which, rather like a big ball of sugary candyfloss, envelopes you with its sickly sweetness. What gives it a bit more substance is the simply stunning production values, which make the show a razzle-dazzle feast for the eyes with clever set design, costumes and sharply … [Read more...] about Review: Legally Blonde at Palace Theatre Manchester