Police spending more than £500,000 a week on hire cars
Police forces in Britain have spent over £70,000 a day on hire cars over the last five years, according to research by the Liberal Democrats.
7 Jan 2010
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?
Government's Model For Sustainable Farming Isn't Working
Heather Kidd today called for the government to their act together on sustainable farming. While the Government has finally recognised the importance of UK farming to the future of Britain's food supply, the reality is that English farmers have been badly hit by rock bottom farm gate prices which have slashed incomes.
6 Jan 2010
FAWDON NEWS IN BRIEF
Resurfacing: The programme for resurfacing residential roads continues. During the autumn the following streets have been resurfaced - Warrington Road, King George Road, Charles Avenue and Renwick Avenue in Fawdon; Kinross Drive, Colgrove Way and Winton Way in North Kenton and Aln Walk in Little Grange.
6 Jan 2010
DOCTORS' SURGERY PLANS ARE WITHDRAWN
The recent planning application to extend the doctors' surgery at The Grove has been withdrawn by the applicant.
6 Jan 2010
Raise a Glass to Recycling as new Rural Bottle Bank is Opened by Mayor Dave Hodgson
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats' drive to boost recycling in rural areas and support residents to recycle frequently and conveniently has continued with the provision of a new glass bank at the Horse & Jockey pub in Ravensden. Mayor Dave Hodgson and Deputy Mayor and Environment Portfolio Holder Cllr Charles Royden visited the new facility and have pledged to continue the campaign to support residents across the Borough to recycle.
6 Jan 2010
MINISTER SEES CRIME FIGHTING WORK
Home Secretary Alan Johnson visited Denton to see how police, the council and local people are tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.
6 Jan 2010