News from Fiona Hall MEP
Hello and welcome to my e-newsletter for April.
14 Apr 2009
National News
The European Civil Liberties Movement is born
The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) - the European group which includes the Liberal Democrats - is organising the first European Civil Liberties Day tomorrow April 15th in the European Parliament. The event is intended to launch a declaration constituting a European Civil Liberties Movement (ECLM) similar to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
14 Apr 2009
Petition to protest against car parking charges
CAMPAIGNERS have launched a petition to protest against rising car parking charges in Brentwood.
14 Apr 2009
London demo about Iraqi LGBT executions
A protest has been organised in London by the Gay Activists Alliance (GAAI), Iraqi LGBT and Queer Youth UK over the reported planned execution of Iraqi LGBT citizens. The protest will take place outside the Home Office Direct Communications Unit, 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF, from 12 noon this Thursday, 16 April.
14 Apr 2009
Tim Prater questions Highways Agency on M20 Operation Stack Moveable Barrier
Shepway Councillor Tim Prater has written to the Highways Agency this afternoon to ask why the new "moveable barrier" between junctions 11 and 12 of the M20 has not been deployed, despite Phase 2 of Operation Stack being implemented.
14 Apr 2009
Shepway consult on Controlled Parking Zone near Folkestone West: £25 resident parking permits proposed
Shepway District Council is consulting local businesses and local residents on the proposed introduction of a Controlled Parking Zone in Folkestone West. The proposals would introduce paid parking permits costing £25 per car for households in affected areas near Folkestone West train station.
14 Apr 2009