Your Shepway: Council Cash freeze 'absolutely dreadful for staff'
The "Your Shepway" newspaper this week leads on a block on spending at Shepway District Council which has has left workers stressed and understaffed.
30 Jan 2008
Call for long term commitment to residents on waste
Lib Dem Group Leader Councillor David Kendall has called on Tory controlled Brentwood Borough Council to give a long term commitment to residents that they will NOT consider introducing fortnightly residual waste collections, tagging bins or charging by weight collected for at least the next five years.
30 Jan 2008
Government advisors recommend 'food for the brain' campaign
A significant contributor to the increasing rate of crime, aggression, depression and poor school performance is poor nutrition. That's the conclusion of the Parliamentary Food and Health Forum, who issue a report today urging for government to fund a campaign to research, increase awareness, and encourage us to eat more fish and whole foods, high in essential fats, vitamins and minerals.
30 Jan 2008
Council allowances hike to £7k
Tempers flared and party battle lines were drawn as councillors voted for their own huge cash increases last night.
GMP
30 Jan 2008
New Focus for East Park Ward
East Park Liberal Democrats have started to deliver their latest Focus leaflet across the Ward. The main stories are: Darren Friel supports protest against shelter for homeless - 1267 sign petition; Rise in Council Tax Bills will lead to cuts in public services; No cardboard and plastic recycling; West Midlands needs Eurostar link says MEP; Darren sets to work on the improvement of road surfaces in East Park.
30 Jan 2008
Rowen appointed Community Advisor
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has been appointed as Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg MPs Parliamentary Advisor on Communities. The new role is part of Nick Clegg's campaign to 'reach out across Britain.'
30 Jan 2008