Hastings needs a lift
Hastings' attractiveness as a Tourist Town has suffered a 'double whammy', according to Liberal Democrat Old Town Councillor Richard Stevens.
26 Jun 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?
Fire authority awards itself allowance rise
OFFICIALS who want to save money by shutting Windsor's fire station at night have voted themselves a massive 400 per cent increase in allowances.
26 Jun 2009
Surely what matters is how, not who?
Lib Dem Equalities spokesperson Lynne Featherstone MP has spoken up about the ban on gay and bisexual men, and their female partners, from donating blood. In the debate on the Equalities Bill on 18 June, she said: "If I were a gay man in a monogamous civil partnership and wanted to give blood, I would not be allowed to. If I were a sexually active straight man, I would. Surely there is a case for the safety of the blood supply's being based on an individual's behaviour and the consequential risk of that behaviour, rather than eliminating a whole group."
25 Jun 2009
Statement: Cllr Barry Aspinell
At last night's full council meeting the Conservative administration used their vast majority to remove Cllr Barry Aspinell from his position as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Panel.
25 Jun 2009
Essex Tory waste plans thrown out by government
Essex Tory waste plans are in total confusion after their second PFI bid is rejected by DEFRA and the decision to go ahead with the Rivenhall MBT plant has been called in by the government. The latest bid which seems to have been cobbled together overnight and without any consultation is very different with no incinerator and plans for all residual Essex waste to be sent to Basildon.
25 Jun 2009
Beverley says thanks – Shropshire Star
I WOULD like to thank the residents who voted for me in the Bagley ward. I have had a great few weeks getting out and meeting many people who live in the area.
CW
25 Jun 2009