Liberal Democrats attend the launch of kicfm.net
Earlier today Colin Ross and Robin Lawrence attended the launch of kicfm.net the 24/7 Internet radio station for young people by young people.
25 Jul 2005
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?
MINISTER'S OFF-HAND COMMENTS ON RETIREMENT AGE WON'T INSPIRE PUBLIC TRUST - LAWS
The Pensions Minister, Stephen Timms, caused controversy today, remarking that as the increase in the state pension age for women has not been very controversial, 'why not add one or two years on at the end'. He made the off-hand comment at the press launch of the new report on retirement and pensions by the Institute of Public Policy Research. The report proposes that people in the workforce should have to work until they are 67 before they receive a state pension.
25 Jul 2005
MINISTER'S OFF-HAND COMMENTS ON RETIREMENT AGE WON'T INSPIRE PUBLIC TRUST - LAWS
The Pensions Minister, Stephen Timms, caused controversy today, remarking that as the increase in the state pension age for women has not been very controversial, 'why not add one or two years on at the end'. He made the off-hand comment at the press launch of the new report on retirement and pensions by the Institute of Public Policy Research. The report proposes that people in the workforce should have to work until they are 67 before they receive a state pension.
25 Jul 2005
MEASURES ON HIDDEN WAITING LISTS "LONG OVERDUE"
Patients forced to wait more than a year for diagnostic scans will be seen within six months under new plans to tackle hidden 'black holes' on NHS waiting lists. Patricia Hewitt, the Health Secretary, said it was 'just not acceptable' that some people were having to wait so long to find out what was wrong with them.
25 Jul 2005
MEASURES ON HIDDEN WAITING LISTS "LONG OVERDUE"
Patients forced to wait more than a year for diagnostic scans will be seen within six months under new plans to tackle hidden 'black holes' on NHS waiting lists. Patricia Hewitt, the Health Secretary, said it was 'just not acceptable' that some people were having to wait so long to find out what was wrong with them.
25 Jul 2005
DRINK-FUELLED CRIME MUST BE TARGET THIS SUMMER - OATEN
Overall crime in England and Wales has dropped by a further 7% in the past year, contributing to a "historically unprecedented" fall over the past decade, according to official figures published today. However, violent offences in England and Wales reached record levels in 2004-5 with police recording one million crimes - up 7% from the previous year.
25 Jul 2005
