"Shoddy" services of Conservative-controlled Essex County Council revealed
Cllr Barry Aspinell has slammed Essex social services at their failure to allow two wheelchair-bound Pilgrims Hatch residents their dignity and independence.
21 Jan 2009
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BRENTWOOD: Scandal of disabled couple isolated in their home
TODAY the Gazette exposes the scandal of how "shoddy care" by Essex social services is isolating a disabled couple in their own home, placing them in a "life or death situation".
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21 Jan 2009
Government recognition for community land trusts 'long overdue' - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed a Department for Communities and Local Government consultation into community land trusts, but has criticised the amount of time it has taken the government to get to this stage.
21 Jan 2009
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NEW GOVERNMENT BAILOUT IS BLANK CHEQUE
The Liberal Democrats today attacked the Government's latest bank bailout. Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable, said that without a thorough review of all the assets that are being underwritten, ministers were effectively writing a blank cheque to the banks.
21 Jan 2009
Paddy Ashdown in Leicester
Ex Liberal Democrat leader, Paddy Ashdown will be coming to Leicester in May.
21 Jan 2009
More births but less maternity services - MP approaches Health Secretary
Paul Rowen MP plans to grill the health secretary after an increase in the number of births has caused extra panic about declining maternity services.
21 Jan 2009