Stockton Council leader Councillor Bob Cook has announced his decision to stand down after 14 years of leadership. Cllr Cook said he was stepping down from the leadership role for health reasons ...

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Stockton Borough Council's Bob Cook will also stand down as head of the town's Labour group and party members have elected Norton Central councillor Lisa Evans as their new leader. Cook will ...

The support takes the total number of councils receiving DRFA assistance in response to the North and Far North Tropical Low weather event to 38, which includes Douglas Shire Council, Mareeba, ...