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However, it eventually became the seat of the newly formed Gibraltar City Council. [5] Since 1926, the Gibraltar telephone service was operated by the City Council, [ 6 ] and an automatic exchange serving the territory was installed in the last floor of the building, [ 7 ] The building was later extended (including a new storey and a new body ...
John Mackintosh Square (colloquially The Piazza) is a main square in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. It has been the centre of city life since the 14th century [1] [2] and takes its name from John Mackintosh, a local philanthropist. Notable buildings on John Mackintosh Square include the Parliament Building and the City Hall.
The John Mackintosh Hall, known as the John Mac Hall to locals, is the main cultural centre in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It consists of a public library , a theatre , conference hall , and several multi-purpose spaces.
The city council disappeared when the new Gibraltar Constitution Order in Council was signed in 1969. However, the mayor of Gibraltar survived, but only with a ceremonial character, and was to be elected by the House of Assembly (later the Parliament). [3] This meant that office was invariably taken by the Speaker or a government minister. [4]
The Legislative Council was responsible for overall affairs with local issues being dealt with by the Gibraltar City Council.With pressure from the United Nations, the British government merged the Legislative Council and City Council to a House of Assembly to give Gibraltar domestic powers to deal with its own affairs whilst diluting the Governor's powers.
Ministers have published a fresh record of the 81 places that have so far achieved the accolade.
Central Police Station, Gibraltar (images available) Duke of Kent House; Gibraltar Bathing Pavilion; Gibraltar City Fire Brigade; Gibraltar Law Courts; Gibraltar Public Market; Gibraltar Savings Bank (206/210 Main Street) Ince's Hall Theatre; Joshua Hassan House; New Harbours; New Mole House (Royal Gibraltar Police HQ) Primary Care Centre ...
This is a list of official business registers around the world. [1] [2]There are many types of official business registers, usually maintained for various purposes by a state authority, such as a government agency, or a court of law.