Official figures show that Southeastern Trains 8% average rise in regulated fares in 2009 is the highest of any operator in the country. The rise has been slammed by passenger groups such as Passenger Focus, who say the fare increases were set in the summer when inflation was much higher than it is now.
2009 must be a year of real change and of hope says Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg in his new year message.
Councillor Robin Lawrence, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate for Wolverhampton South West has launched 'State of the Economy' Survey of local residents to find out just how the recession and credit crunch are affecting them.
An official notice was due to be published on January 7th stating that the footpath including the footbridge connecting Blenheim Road and Stones Road was to be closed temporarily for maintenance sometime within the next 6 months. However this has now been deferred until later in the year.
A very happy new year to all our members and supporters from DELGA. The new year brings a new executive for the organisation: our new officers are
Britain is facing a difficult year. Every day, 200 families are now at risk of losing their homes, and three million people could be out of a job. The government got us into this mess and haven't got the right ideas to get us out of it. The Conservatives want to do nothing - they wouldn't lift a finger to help.
