The 'Green' Team hits the streets in Fosse
The 'Green' Team, Cllr Phyllis Green and Graham Green went on a walkabout today in the Fosse Ward, seeking the real issues that Fosse Ward residents want to talk about.
DK
18 Jun 2006
National News
Liberal Democrats launch children and families policy paper
The Liberal Democrats have launched a new policy paper on Children and Families. The proposals in an booklet called"Stronger Families, Brighter Futures" will be debated at the Party's Autumn Conference in Brighton. Liberal Democrat children and families spokesperson, Annette Brooke MP said: "Our proposals offer parents a real choice between returning to work or staying at home and emphasises the need for quality childcare to be accessible for all families." Party Leader Sir Menzies Campbell MP said: "Liberal Democrats recognise that the family in all its forms is the foundation for the success and happiness of our children. Childcare, early years education and the benefits system can all help sustain stronger families and brighter futures for our children. Liberal Democrats will ensure quality services in the community that give real choice to parents.
17 Jun 2006
New Visitor Centre Opens
The new centre, built by Leicester City Council with £759,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund has officially opened today.
DK
16 Jun 2006
Communities That Work!
On Friday 16th June Government Minister Rosie Winterton visited Chesterfield to mark the official launch of a Coalfield Regeneration Trust funded project in the St Augustine's (Birdholme) area.
16 Jun 2006
All quiet on the Wolverhampton front
Wolverhampton was strangely quiet on Thursday afternoon. To make sure all citizens knew the reason why the noise of a helicopter shattered the peace as it flew round the City dragging a huge banner supporting England's World cup team as they played Trinidad and Tobago. The results of this encounter will be better described elsewhere.
15 Jun 2006
Farron takes on Minister's challenge
Local MP Tim Farron has taken up a challenge issued to him by Transport Minister Douglas Alexander MP in yesterday's Environmental Audit Select Committee. Douglas Alexander admitted that the Government had little idea of how to get more people onto buses in rural areas, and asked Tim if he had any ideas.
15 Jun 2006