Sandgate Sir John Moore display
A Sir John Moore display can be seen at Sandgate Library, Kent. Its been organised by the Sandgate Society with rare items from a collection owned by Michael George, author and local historian.
10 Feb 2009
Save our green belt
The Government has doubled the housebuilding target for Stockport, weakened the protections on a third of our precious green belt, and is forcing the Council through Ministerial Directives and threats to adopt a Local Plan which will let developers target green belt first.
We oppose this government’s ‘developers charter’ and need your voice. Do you agree with us that the green spaces that make our area special need to be preserved, and new housing should first be built on brownfield sites, after the infrastructure is provided with schools, improved transport, and GP places guaranteed? Help us send a message to Government and make Labour listen to local people.
Find our more about the local plan on our frequently asked questions page.
Save our green belt
Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
Sandgate Parish Council meeting tonight
The next full Sandgate Parish council meeting is this evening (10th February) at 7pm in the Sandgate Council Offices and Library, Sandgate High Street.
10 Feb 2009
ABSENCE OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IS A 'SCANDAL'
Tim Farron has called on the Chief Executives of the local Hospitals and Mental Health Trusts to provide child and adolescent mental health support in South Lakeland.
10 Feb 2009
EU affirms persecution for being gay is valid asylum claim
London Lib Dem MEP Sarah Ludford has welcomed news that the European Commission has affirmed persecution on grounds of sexual orientation is a legitimate justification for an asylum claim. The question had been put to the Commission by Sarah and other MEPs, prompted by an initial rejection in Cyprus of a claim by a gay Iranian asylum seeker - a rejection which was later overturned and the claim granted. Sarah, who is Liberal Democrat European justice & human rights spokeswoman, said: "I strongly welcome this robust statement by the Commission on the responsibility of Member States to uphold their international commitments to refugees and recognise persecution on all legitimate grounds including sexual orientation. Such persecution is very much a reality for gay and lesbian people from countries such as Iran."
10 Feb 2009
Jonathan Webber welcomes Merridale Road improvement
Jonathan Webber says that the changes being made to Merridale Road between Finchfield Road and Merridale Lane will contribute considerably to improved road safety. "The pinch points will not only reduce speeds but also prevent some of the dangerous over taking I have observed" he added.
10 Feb 2009
Operation Stack costs reach £625,000 in 2008
The police overtime bill for Operation Stack was more than £625,000 in 2008. The sum was five times as much as it was three years ago, according to figures obtained by the Kentish Express under the Freedom of Information Act.
10 Feb 2009