Nick Clegg confirms end to child detention
Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg this morning announced that child detention for immigration purposes is to end.
17 Dec 2010
National News
Chelmsford Lib Dem calls for salary review of County Hall chiefs
At the full county council meeting on Tuesday, Lib Dem Cllr Tom Smith-Hughes, Leader of the Opposition at County Hall, called for all salaries above £80,000 to be reviewed. Councillors agreed a watered-down proposal, which agreed to review senior managers' pay, but mentioned no specific cut-off figure. Full story in Chelmsford Weekly News.
17 Dec 2010
Jesmond Snippets
Parking Permits
17 Dec 2010
Consumer rights are for life - including at Christmas
With the festive season here Kent Trading Standards would like to remind shoppers of their consumer rights if they still have Christmas presents to buy and for purchases during the New Year sales.
17 Dec 2010
Extra funding for Hinckley and Bosworth children's education
The Liberal Democrats have announced a major investment for schools in Hinckley and Bosworth through the Pupil Premium.
16 Dec 2010
Five new Kent Aldermen named
Five former Kent County Council Members - 3 Conservative, one Liberal Democrat and one Labour - have been given the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of their service to the County Council and the people of Kent.
16 Dec 2010
