MORE THAN CITIZENSHIP CLASSES NEEDED TO SOLVE YOUTH DISAFFECTION
The government is to review whether "core British values" should become a compulsory part of the curriculum for all 11 to 16-year-olds in England.
15 May 2006
GOVERNMENT FAILING TO MEET TARGETS IN A 'SPECTACULAR FASHION'
An EU scheme to cut greenhouse gases undermined incentives for countries to pollute less, a report revealed today. The survey of the Union's emissions trading scheme (ETS) revealed major shortcomings in the initiative. Under the scheme, power stations, refineries and heavy industry across Europe were given a limit on how much CO2 they could emit. However, figures show that countries across Europe were given too many pollution allowances or permits by their governments, reducing incentives to cut pollution.
15 May 2006
GOVERNMENT FAILING TO MEET TARGETS IN A 'SPECTACULAR FASHION'
An EU scheme to cut greenhouse gases undermined incentives for countries to pollute less, a report revealed today. The survey of the Union's emissions trading scheme (ETS) revealed major shortcomings in the initiative. Under the scheme, power stations, refineries and heavy industry across Europe were given a limit on how much CO2 they could emit. However, figures show that countries across Europe were given too many pollution allowances or permits by their governments, reducing incentives to cut pollution.
15 May 2006
LIB DEMS CHOOSE NEW LEADER AT COUNTY HALL
Liberal Democrats at County Hall have elected County Councillor Bill Hoult as their new leader.
15 May 2006
City Centre News : Fraser's May City Centre & Harbour Community Council Update
City Centre LibDem councillor Fraser Macpherson has today (Monday 15th May) published his latest update for the City Centre & Harbour Community Council meeting, which takes place this Thursday (18th May) at the Central Library Conference Room at 6pm (note earlier start time than usual).
15 May 2006
Mental health services bearing the brunt of NHS cuts
Commenting on the Rethink report A Cut Too Far, warning of the affects of NHS cuts on mental health services, Liberal Democrat Mental Health Campaigner, Simon Davey said:
14 May 2006