Lib Dem's call to keep an eye on neighbours
An improved Neighbourhood Watch system in Brentwood has been called for following an increase in burglaries.
JF
13 Dec 2007
National News
Rochdale Leader reaffirms TIF bid support
Leader of Rochdale Council, Councillor Alan Taylor has criticised the decision of Bury Council to remove their support for the Transport Innovation Fund bid. Councillor Taylor has reaffirmed Rochdale Council's support for the potential £1200 million in transport improvements for Greater Manchester. Rochdale Council is now the only non Labour Council to support the bid in Greater Manchester.
13 Dec 2007
Conservatives say NO to Borough-wide consultation on William Hunter Way
The Liberal Democrat group is disappointed that the Conservative majority gave a resounding NO to their call for a Borough-wide consultation on the William Hunter Way.
12 Dec 2007
Warley Hill Post Office saved
After a hard fought battle to save this valuable local amenity, the Post Office have confirmed that the Warley Hill branch will remain open!
12 Dec 2007
Retirement home giant wins approval for flats
RETIREMENT homebuilder McCarthy and Stone has finally won a long-running planning battle over a sheltered housing scheme.
DJ
12 Dec 2007
Wolverhampton Council puts Spin before Swim
Wolverhampton's Labour-run Council claimed earlier this year to be too strapped for cash to save Compton Baths but seems able to spend over £2.5million on publicity. "Surely this is a case of putting spin before swim?" said Claire Darke, Compton Baths campaigner and Liberal Democrat candidate for Park Ward in next May's local elections.
12 Dec 2007