LABOUR AXES NINE POST OFFICES IN NEWCASTLE
The axe today fell on nine of Newcastle's Post Offices despite hard-fought campaigns by local residents to keep them open.
2 Sep 2008
Shepway Council Homes Survey Starts
The results of a survey being carried out across Shepway could play a vital role in helping to secure government funding to improve private homes.
2 Sep 2008
"Stamp duty plans do not go far enough" says MP
Local MP Tim Farron has spoken out over the Government's stamp duty freeze, announcing that it will do little to help the people of the South Lakes. Statistics released last week have shown that the average house price within our area is a staggering £244, 016. The Government's proposal is that home buyers will not have to pay stamp duty for properties with values under £175,000, in an attempt to kick start a stagnating market.
2 Sep 2008
More on Post Office closures
Portobello post office on Willenhall Road has been included in the closure plan. The nearest post office branches remaining will be in Bunkers Hill Bilston, John Street Willenhall and the Old Heath branch on Willenhall Road. The Royal Mail claims that the Portobello Post Office serves an average of just 1000 to 1499 customers a week where as the John Street Post Office serves twice that number.
2 Sep 2008
WEST DENTON POST OFFICE TO CLOSE
The Labour Government is to close West Denton Post Office - one of nine across Newcastle being axed.
2 Sep 2008
Congratulations to Nick and Miriam!
Shepway Liberal Democrats are delighted to offer our congratulations to Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg and his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez, who have announced that they are expecting their third child in February.
2 Sep 2008