To Vote, or Not to Vote
To Vote, or Not To Vote was the very important issue raised by John Culverhill (EADT 1st August). What is achieved by not voting? Precisely...nothing.
DC
7 Aug 2008
Liberal Democrats set out vision for Britain
Lib Dem Party Leader Nick Clegg has set out his party's vision for Britain in a new document called 'Make It Happen'. Chelmsford Lib Dem Stephen Robinson commented, "The document discusses income tax cuts across the board; real action to cut crime and improve health & education; and reforming the political process to give everyone a voice."
6 Aug 2008
Flats refurbishment plans scrapped
Zahid Shah has condemned Wolverhampton Homes for their decision to shelve plans to revamp St Andrew's House and Whitmore House. These two Whitmore Reans tower blocks have been neglected and are in urgent need of attention. Other similar blocks of flats in the City have had extensive improvements in recent years but these Whitmore Reans flats have had none.
6 Aug 2008
£1,000 Solar grant available for Shepway residents
The Kent Energy Centre is currently working with Shepway Council to promote the Solar Renewable Grant Scheme for residents who may be interested in purchasing solar hot water or solar electricity equipment. The scheme offers a £1,000 grant towards the installed cost of solar electric or solar hot water systems.
6 Aug 2008
Scott Street Vicarage Conversion
Plans have been approved by the City Council for the Vicarage on Scott Street to be converted into 15 separate flats.
6 Aug 2008
Rochdale Sixth Form College gets go ahead
Rochdale's MP Paul Rowen has welcomed the decision that has given the final go-ahead to the brand new Rochdale Sixth Form College. Paul has campaigned for this for many years and the decision will mean a huge £100 million investment in state of the art facilities for the young people of Rochdale. The submission has now been approved by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.
6 Aug 2008