MP calls for rethink on X-ray proposals
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called for a rethink on proposals that would leave Kendal's Westmorland General Hospital without an x-ray service overnight.
13 Jul 2010
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12 Jul 2010
Expense-Free: Prater one of 8 Kent County Councillors not to claim expenses last year
Kent County Council have published expense and allowance figures for Kent County Councillors in 2009-10 which show Folkestone West County Councillor Tim prater as one of 8 serving County Councillors who claimed no expenses for mileage, fares or subsistence in 2009-10.
12 Jul 2010
Sandgate Escarpment "Village Green" Bid
Following discussions with other interested parties in Sandgate, Sandgate resident David Cowell has decided to invoke Section 15 of the Commons Act 2006. This allows Kent County Council to declare the site a 'village green' and, as such, protect it, in perpetuity, against any development.
12 Jul 2010
Sandgate Parish Plan Launched and Available Now
The new Sandgate Parish Plan, put together by the Parish Plan Working Group after extensive consultation with Sandgate residents, has now been published and a limited distribution has been undertaken. The plan identifies local residents priorities for the Sandgate area, covering areas including the environment, planning and traffic.
12 Jul 2010
NEW LEADER OF THE LIBERAL DEMOCRAT COUNCIL GROUP IN WOKING
At its Annual General Meeting, Woking Borough Liberal Democrat Council Group elected Richard Sharp as Leader and Bryan Cross as Deputy Leader.
11 Jul 2010