The projected cost of the identity card scheme will be £5.612bn over the next 10 years, the Home Office announced today. The cost figures, which are for October 2007 to October 2017, cover set up and the operational expenses of the scheme.
Campaigners have called for a 'thorough' public consultation to investigate plans for a major retail and housing development.
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has agreed that providing facilities for young people, specifically 11 - 19 year olds, should be a priority over the next few years in local recreation grounds. The proposal, put forward by the Lib Dems at October's meeting of the Leisure Committee, will be taken forward by the council.
This evening the TV will carry the Liberal Democrats' latest film (party political broadcast), features our acting leader, Vince Cable, and the positive Liberal Democrat proposals to make Britain fairer and greener.
At this week's meeting to discuss the Liberal Democrat "call-in" of the £3.8 million overspend on the highway depot review, Tory and Labour councillors joined forces to defeat a proposal by Cllr Bill Hoult to refer the matter to the County Council's Audit Committee.
Councillor John Shipley has met with Friends of the Earth at the Core Cities conference in Nottingham. FoE are challenging Councils across the UK to reduce their carbon emissions by 3% per year.
