Study shows PCSOs tackle and lower rates of crime
The introduction of police community support officers (PCSOs) into a local area results in lower rates of crime, a study has revealed.
19 Oct 2005
Better street light in Springvale Ward thanks to Lib Dem action
Cllr Mike Heap made a promise to residents in Pritchett, Crawford, and Hill Avenues to get new street lights installed. This promise has been kept and the new street lamps have been erected and are awaiting wiring.
19 Oct 2005
Farmer's Market in Epping High Street- Friday 21 October
In response to demand from residents, including requests at the annual town meeting, Epping Town Council has scheduled two farmers markets in Epping High Street. The first one was held on Friday 16th September, with the next one scheduled for Friday 21st October. If the markets are successful they could become a regular feature.
19 Oct 2005
Clarke crashes out the Conservative Leadership race
After the first round of voting Ken Clarke has been eliminated from the Conservatives Leadership contest. Despite being the most popular Conservative politician in the country, Ken came fourth in the contest to choose a new Conservative Leader. The leadership election seems to be a regular occurrence for the Conservative Party with one in 1995, 1997, 2001 and 2003!
18 Oct 2005
Liberal Democrats Call for Changes to Draft Waste Plan
At today's County Council meeting, Surrey's Liberal Democrats urged the Council to amend its draft waste plan prior to public consultation. This is because it prioritises incineration over other technologies and identifies a preferred site for thermal treatment instead of treating all identified sites on an equal basis. Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Cllr Sarah Di Caprio highlighted the flaws in the document "The Surrey Waste Plan - The Preferred Plan 2005", which the Conservative-run Executive voted last month to send out for a six-week public consultation starting October 31st.
18 Oct 2005
NO 2 ID CARDS... Lib Dems get local support for ID Card Opposition
Local Liberal Democrats met widespread support for their opposition to ID cards and the national identity database, in a town centre petition harvesting campaign. Many signed petitions against an extravagant scheme which, according to Parliamentary Spokesman Stephen Robinson, "will cost citizens £100s and do nothing to cut crime, terrorism or illegal immigration."
18 Oct 2005