West Dorset
Liberal Democrats

One night in Police Cells cost more than a week in the canaries

New figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats show that the Government is spending £459 per night every time a police cell is used to house a prisoner, more than the Government's own estimate of £385, and more than a week-long stay in a Canary Island holiday villa. The statistics, revealed in a parliamentary answer to Lib Dem Justice Spokesperson, Jenny Willott, show how much each police force invoiced the Ministry of Justice for costs incurred under 'Operation Safeguard' - the Government's contingency plan to deal with prison overcrowding. Last year, 60, 953 prisoners were housed in police cells under Operation Safeguard at a total cost of £28m.

29 Jan 2008
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Shepway's Hokey-Cokey Cabinet: Waters Rejoins

Shepway Council Leader Robert Bliss has announced that Cllr Carole Waters is rejoining the Shepway Cabinet with immediate effect as District Secretary for Regeneration, Sport & Culture. The cabinet of 7 was increased by the new Conservative administration to 10 in May 2007 at a cost of around £25,000 a year in expenses to Shepway tax payers.

29 Jan 2008
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Redevelopment of St-John's Road

Many Epping residents will know about the county council's plan to relocate Epping Junior School to a new combined Infant and Junior school in Coronation Hill. The former Youth and Adult Centre, temporarily used by Epping Infant School, will also be vacant. This will result in a large county owned site becoming available for redevelopment and Epping Forest District Council has announced it is looking at the future of the adjacent Epping Depot. In addition the county council owns the derelict garages behind the library and St John's Church is planning to redevelop part of its property.

29 Jan 2008
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Compost Bin

Replace Your Brown-Top Bin with a Home Composter from just £7!

Recycle for Kent has now launched a a new composting offer for all residents, in partnership with the WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) national "Recycle Now" campaign. With home composters available from just £7, now is the perfect time to replace your brown-top bin, make your own rich compost and SAVE on Shepway's new £35 Garden Tax!

29 Jan 2008
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Claire Darke capmpaigns against excess packaging

Wolverhampton Council not interested in plastic recycling

Over-use of plastic packaging is a problem that manufacturers and retailers are failing to deal with leaving Wolverhampton council with the problem of what to do with up to 90 tonnes per week of plastics. Wolverhampton's ineffective Labour controlled council currently incinerates all plastic waste, doing little to reduce, re-use or recycle any of it.

29 Jan 2008
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