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Tom Smith-Hughes speaks out on Essex children's homes sell-off plans

Essex County Council has announced plans to sell off its residential children's care homes to private companies or voluntary groups. Cllr Tom Smith-Hughes told the BBC, "The county council, legally and morally, has responsibility for these children. There are issues that need to be addressed but it must be done on the basis of what is in the best interests of the children." Full story on BBC website.

6 Dec 2010
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Shepway Corporate Scrutiny Meeting - 6 December

Tonight there is a meeting of Shepway Council Corporate Scrutiny Committee, which, like most Shepway Council meetings, is open to the public. An agenda and documents for the meeting are available at http://tinyurl.com/29a9hxs

6 Dec 2010
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Appeal Date Set for Alma Road Office Plans

The Planning Inspectorate have set a date for the appeal hearing with regard to the Alma Road Office development. The Inquiry will last for a period of 2 days and shall commence at 10.00am on 21 December 2010 at Castle Suite, Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Road, Windsor SL4 5JJ

6 Dec 2010
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