West Dorset
Liberal Democrats

Lib Dems will consider Post Office plan

Post Offices run by the Council could become a reality after senior Lib Dems gave their backing to a study into the scheme. Council Leader Alan Taylor will be asking the Council to investigate all costs involved and produce a study into the practicalities of such a service. This is in the light of a decision by Essex County Council to become the first local authority in the country to discuss taking over the running of post offices earmarked for closure.

11 Mar 2008
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44% tax rise over 5 years

After last weeks Barnet Council meeting my Colleague Councillor Jeremy Davies says "Alistair Darling's first budget approaches us and I'm sure we all wonder what changes are planned in government taxation. In Barnet our local budget and council tax setting meeting took place last Tuesday. It contained few surprises that hadn't't already been trailed in the local press; in particular a council tax increase of 3.5%. However, over the last 5 years since the Conservatives regained control of Barnet the council tax has risen by 44% which is twice the rate of inflation over the same period."

CMP
11 Mar 2008
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EU to give UK £120m for flood repair

Today MEPs in Strasbourg voted to approve European Commission's proposals for £120m of Solidarity Funding to go to the UK to help with repairs following the flooding last summer which caused chaos across the country.

11 Mar 2008
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