Results of Wasted By Election in New Mills
A by-election was held last week in the Ollersett Ward of New Mills Town Council brought about by the untimely death of by Liberal Democrat Councillor Glynn Jennings.
29 Nov 2010
National News
Dog Wardens 1, Dog Fouling Notices 3
Dog fouling on pavements and highways are often raised as an issue by Shepway residents. At a recent meeting of Shepway Council's Corporate Scrutiny Committee, questions were asked about the number of enforcement officers employed and penalty notices issued for Dog Fouling. There is one Dog Warden, and three fixed penalty notices have been issued in the last 12 months, with no prosecutions.
29 Nov 2010
Burt calls for end to outdated method of Royal succession
West Midland Liberal Democrat MP Lorely Burt has called on the government to take action to bring the method of Royal succession into line with modern equality laws.
29 Nov 2010
True Grit
Last winter saw the worst snow and ice for over 30 years. Council staff worked flat out to deal with icy roads and pavements. Though fully prepared for a "normal" winter, very severe weather caused some difficult problems. Since then, your Lib Dem Councillors have worked closely with Council staff on plans for this winter.
29 Nov 2010
Tuition Fees
At a time when the Country is deeply in debt I find it in comprehensible that the Government now wish to pass on some of that debt to every young person going to University.
29 Nov 2010
MP backs residents over Bowness electricity blackouts
For the last few days, many homes and businesses and the surrounding area have been dealing with frequent electricity blackouts.
29 Nov 2010