Lib Dems champion a Climate Change Fund
Lib Dem councillors Nigel Pavey and David Buxton have been successful in persuading the Borough Council to look at the benefits of putting money aside into a Climate Change Fund.
1 Nov 2007
Epsom & Ewell proposes Fortnightly Rubbish Collections (but it's not bad news!)
A meeting of the Borough Council's Environment Committee on 31st October agreed, in principle, to begin fortnightly collections of all recyclable materials and residual waste from spring 2009, but only after a Borough-wide consultation has taken place. The proposals will be further discussed at a meeting of the whole council in December.
1 Nov 2007
Fire Cut FURY
Tories on Kent County Council are backing plans to cut the cover at Folkestone Fire Station almost in HALF! Shepway Liberal Democrats are joining Folkestone firefighters and local residents to fight this devastating cut. What the cuts would mean in full:
1 Nov 2007
Shepway Delay Fight for Fire Services Across Shepway
Never have I written a letter with such a feeling of anger, frustration, and absolute shame at how Shepway District Council behaved tonight.
LB
1 Nov 2007
Council Meeting Explodes as Tory Amendment Delays Action Against Folkestone Fire Cuts
Last nights meeting of Shepway District Council exploded in controversy with several Councillors from both the Lib Dems and the Conservatives walking out. The meeting was debating a Liberal Democrat motion aimed at fighting proposed cuts to fire fighters and fire engines a Folkestone Fire Station. The cuts will cut the number of the fully manned fire engines from 3 to 1 and the loss of 24 firefighters in Folkestone.
1 Nov 2007
Fighting the Threat to Local Fire-Fighters
Firstly, I'd like to welcome the representatives from the Folkestone Brigade who are here this evening. When on shift, they can be called upon to put their lives in order to save ours, and those of our constituents, family and friends.
CCTP
1 Nov 2007