Council confused by new Government planning rules
Wiltshire Council planners are having difficulty understanding new planning rules announced by the government.
16 Jun 2011
National News
E-FOCUS Issue 002 available to download online
Issue two of our E-FOCUS online newsletter is now available to download online.
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15 Jun 2011
On-street parking victory for Elmbridge and Reigate & Banstead
Residents and businesses in Elmbridge and Reigate & Banstead campaigning against the imposition of on-street parking charges by...
15 Jun 2011
Lib Dems have worked hard to make changes to NHS Bill
The Liberal Democrats have worked hard in Government to make sure that widespread concerns about NHS reform have been properly addressed, in an announcement made today. The following changes come as a direct result of Lib Dem pressure within government: There will be no special favours for the private sector The pace of change will be slowed down to ensure that changes are not rushed The NHS will be properly accountable - both nationally and locally. Labour left our NHS struggling with out-of-control bureaucracy and wasting billions of pounds each year. That's why we need to act now to ensure the NHS continues to deliver the best services for patients across Britain.
15 Jun 2011
Clean and Green at Nestle
The Nestle site at Fawdon, which employs over 500 people, is set to become one of the most environmentally-friendly food production sites in the country.
15 Jun 2011
City Lib Dems back Freeman child heart unit campaign
Newcastle Lib Dem councillors have tabled a motion to the July meeting of the city council urging support for the campaign to keep open the Freeman's child cardiac unit, and asking the council to write to the Department of Health in support of keeping open the unit and ensuring the decision is made on the basis of clinical outcomes rather than political pressure.
14 Jun 2011