Liberal Democrats pass plans to clean up politics
Liberal Democrat Spring Conference passed plans to clean up politics and urgently create a fairer and more local political system.
20 Mar 2010
National News
Councillor Maguire hails Chewing Gum Campaign
Councillor Pauline Maguire is delighted at the success of a recent campaign to minimise chewing gum litter. The campaign was organised by the Chewing Gum Action Group and was aimed at educating consumers about the correct disposal of chewing gum.
20 Mar 2010
Shepway named as one of the worst 5 councils in country at affordable homes
Housing charity Shelter has named Shepway as the 319th worst Council in the Country in its affordable housing league table - out of 323!
19 Mar 2010
Lib Dem Pledge to Invest £400m in 'Green Power' Infrastructure
Fiona Hall, leader of the UK Lib Dem Euro-MPs, has welcomed the party's manifesto pledge to create 57,000 jobs, partly by investing £400 million upgrading disused shipyards for the UK manufacture of offshore wind turbines.
19 Mar 2010
Stoneleigh & Auriol RA in Battle with its Councillors
With all Residents' Association councillors having voted to close public toilets at Stoneleigh and in Epsom and Ewell, Stoneleigh & Auriol RA (SARA) has taken the unusual step of running a petition against closure of the toilets in Stoneleigh, contrary to the decision already made by its own elected councillors.
19 Mar 2010
Heather Kidd Supports 'Real' Policing Pledge
Ludlow and Bridgnorth Prospective Liberal Democrat MP, Heather Kidd, has given her support to local Police Officers by signing up to the Police Federations 'Real' Policing Pledge. Heather often meets with members of the local police force to discuss how to make our communities even safer.
19 Mar 2010