Freedom from the Press
The Local Government Association is leading a campaign to change the law so councils don't have to advertise public notices in local newspapers.
11 Sep 2012
National News
MP calls on new DEFRA team to make Lake District National Park an elections pilot
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the new DEFRA ministerial team to make the Lake District a pilot scheme for direct elections to the governing bodies of the National Parks.
11 Sep 2012
Railfreight Boost for East of England as Ipswich Rail Link gets Green Light
Based on a Network Rail Press Release of Wednesday 06 Sep 2012
10 Sep 2012
Railfreight Boost for East of England as Ipswich Rail Link gets Green Light
Based on a Network Rail Press Release of Wednesday 06 Sep 2012
10 Sep 2012
Lib Dem concern over Surrey car claims costs
Stephen Cooksey, the Liberal Democrat Environment and Transportation Spokesperson on Surrey County Council, has raised concerns...
10 Sep 2012
British Waterways has now become the Canal and Rivers Trust
Did you know that the former quango (one of the largest), British Waterways, has now been reconstituted as the Canal & Rivers Trust, with charitable status?
9 Sep 2012