New School For Castle Ward
The new Brunton First School in Newcastle Great Park is scheduled to open in September, the school will start with two classes, reception and year 1.
17 Jul 2009
National News
Brunton Lane Closure
Brunton Lane has been closed to through traffic for upto 18 months to prevent further damage to the utilities. The permanent closure is part of the Newcastle Great Park masterplan, residents west of the closure will be able to use the new link road that will be constructed to the extra care home from the Sage approach road.
17 Jul 2009
£120,000 Multi use games area for Dinnington
The multi use games area at dinnington recreation field is nearing completion, work has cost £120,000 the money being raised by the Horton Havannah and Brenkley Tenants and Residents Association with donations from Banks Foundation (£80,000), city council departments and the local ward committee. The plans are to have an official opening during the summer.
17 Jul 2009
Pennbury Rejected
Leicestershire's proposed eco-town has been rejected.
17 Jul 2009
Council Slow off the Mark over Swine Flu Info for Parents
A Liberal Democrat Councillor whose son's school was hit by the swine flu bug stepped in to ensure parents received vital information on the virus after finding that Bedford Borough Council had no procedure in place to do so. Putnoe Ward Cllr Sallyanne Smith said that she was surprised and disappointed that the Council had not thought to issue general information through schools about the risks to children and how they can protect themselves against the spread of the virus.
17 Jul 2009
Homophobic 'Section 28' Lithuanian law breaches EU rights standards
Just as the Lib Dems were the only party to oppose the notorious Section 28 when it was introduced in the UK in 1988, the Liberal Democrats' sister party in Lithuania is leading the battle against a similar law being introduced there now. The Lithuanian Parliament, rejecting a Presidential veto, has confirmed a 'Law on the Protection of Minors against the Detrimental Effect of Public Information'. This bans the "propaganda of homosexuality and bisexuality' from schools and other youth facilities.
17 Jul 2009