Barnet Liberal Democrats are backing proposals to publish all Council expenditure over £500. Cllr Jack Cohen, leader of the Liberal Democrat Group is welcoming plans, which if implemented will give residents access to how the Council spend taxpayers' money. Cllr Cohen believes the Tory Administration has a poor record on transparent transactions and accountability but nevertheless he welcomes their belated attempt to improve.
Climate Change is a major issue facing everyone and Liberal Democrats believe that we in North Herts need to do our share to combat the problem. It was therefore disappointing to read our Tory Council's recently published Climate Strategy.
In a statement to tonight's Council meeting the Acting Leader of the Borough Council, Cllr Stuart Bray, will hit back at claims that the Council is not taking action to combat the number of shops closing during the current economic climate.
CHRISTMAS shopping in Hinckley is being given a big boost - thanks to the introduction of a free car parking scheme in the town during the festive season.
A new scheme to allow local residents decide which projects they want to see backed with County grants will be launched in Folkestone this Saturday by Lib Dem Tim Prater. County Councillor Tim Prater is the first in Folkestone to give power direct to local residents to decide on which projects they want to see backed with £15,000 of grant funding.
Sandgate residents and Sandgate Parish Councillors are working with local PSCO Mark Wilson on special "Speedwatch" sessions in Sandgate to alert drivers to their speed. The Speedwatch teams use a speed indicator device jointly owned with Folkestone Town Council which displays the speed of approaching vehicles. Sessions last around 2 hours, and volunteers to run the sessions are needed - full training can be given.