The European Parliament has approved a new European directive to fight human trafficking and modern slavery, after MEPs including local Lib Dem Euro MP Liz Lynne and UK Conservative MEPs voted it through at Strasbourg this week.
Braunstone resident Ian Bradwell is calling for City Wardens to increase patrols not just in Braunstone but all local parks across the City and look to hand out fines to dog owners who do not clear away their pets foul.
Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg this morning announced that child detention for immigration purposes is to end.
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.
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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.