NEW HOMES FOR NEWBIGGIN HALL
A new programme of council housing will be built in Newcastle, including on Trevelyan Drive.
A new programme of council housing will be built in Newcastle, including on Trevelyan Drive.
The Rochdale MEP who blew the whistle on the abuse of expenses by other
Paul Rowen, MP for Rochdale, has joined the board of trustees of the Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) Paul, a Lib Dem Work and Pension Minister, who has been headhunted for the role said, "'It is an honour to be chosen to help with the work of such a respected and worthwhile organisation which does incredible work for those suffering from a debilitating disease. I hope that I can provide the link between ARC and Parliament, ensuring that their work is put into practice at the earliest possible opportunity'
Local residents, supported by Lib Dem Councillor Caroline Nichols, have successfully fought off an attempt to over-develop a site in Lower Sunbury.
The Annual Council Meeting on Tuesday was more surreal than ever. We were back at the Town Hall Hendon following refurbishment; except that the works still had not been completed. Someone told me that the Town Hall resembled a building site on the previous Friday. Staff had worked all hours to make the Town Hall presentable for the Mayor making. Well done to the staff, but I for one would have been just as happy to have continued at Barnet House. Goodness knows what the cost to the taxpayer is for all the overtime.
Bus operator Arriva has reached agreement with the Great Park developers to run a new look service.