When the Surrey County Council Lib Dem group called for more opportunities for the public to get involved in local democracy, all their suggestions were opposed, despite being based on the Council's own survey of public opinion.
Following commuter concerns expressed about the future of parking provision at Rochdale train station once the Metrolink works start in earnest during the autumn, the Council's chief on Development issues - Cllr Dale Mulgrew hosted a high level meeting on Monday (26th July) outside the train station with senior officials from Rochdale Council, Rochdale Development Agency and the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive.
Rochdale MP and former teacher Paul Rowen has challenged School's Minister Ed Balls over the fiasco over SATS or Key Stage 3 tests. Mr Rowen challenged Mr Balls in a Westminster Hall debate. The debate centred on the shambles over marking. Mr Rowen spoke of 'serious concerns' over the standard of marking.
Brentwood residents are, rightly, proud of their town and recent competitions, such as Brentwood's Got Talent, has shown a wide variety of skills that should be celebrated. So, Cllr David Kendall, Leader of the Liberal Democrat group, is calling for Brentwood to have its own town show to highlight what the community can offer.
One of the ugliest buildings in Fawdon Ward is to be demolished, it has been revealed.
THE Area of Housing Mix policy for parts of North Heaton ward has now been introduced after a consultation by the city council.
