First recipient of LIBG Ronnie Fraser Award
The first winner of the Ronnie Fraser Award is Mimi Ajibade, of the School of African and Oriental Studies, University of London.
13 Sep 2012
National News
Cosmetic Repairs in Eyres Monsell Ward Leicester completed: Saffron Lane / Sturdee Road junction
Access to the gateway to the Eyres Monsell Estate in Leicester has been made easier by Leicester City Council after Focus team members in the Ward reported to officers the poor visibility of onroad signage at the Sturdee Road / Saffron Lane junction.
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13 Sep 2012
Police welcome new powers
The government is introducing changes to legislation under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 which would allow councils and police to control late night/early morning activity, and to charge licensed premises for the costs of policing their customers.
13 Sep 2012
The Lib Dems need to be more liberal - By Samuel Brittan in FT
A very interesting column in the FT by Samuel Brittan, which sums up the direction that ALTER believes the party should take.
13 Sep 2012
LIB DEM COUNCILLORS CALL FOR NEW FOCUS ON NEWCASTLE'S LOCAL SHOPPING STREETS
Opposition Lib Dem councillors on Newcastle City Council are calling on the authority to do more to ensure the benefit of a £100,000 Government grant for local high streets in Newcastle is spread citywide, following a rarely-used scrutiny call-in hearing at the Civic Centre this week.
13 Sep 2012
MP backs councillor's No10 petition to save vascular services
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on local residents to back a petition set up by Ambleside and Grasmere councillor Heidi Halliday, which is aiming to save vascular services for patients in the South Lakes.
12 Sep 2012