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15 Dec 2010
National News
Strategy Document Lacks Residents Parking Scheme as a Priority
A meeting of the borough council approved a Sustainable Community Strategy, but not before the Lib Dems had commented on its failure to put a Residents Parking Scheme as a priority.
15 Dec 2010
UN General Assembly has got it wrong
Lib Dem MP Stephen Gilbert has put forward an Early Day Motion condemning the recent vote at the UN General Assembly which removes reference to 'sexual orientation' from a resolution on executions. EDM 1198 has already drawn support across party lines from Conservative, Green and SDLP members.
15 Dec 2010
Feedback on a Council Debate on the Wearing of Robes
A meeting of the Borough Council on 14th December took some considerable time to debate whether or not to continue the practice of wearing robes at business meetings. Liberal Democrat councillors have not worn robes at business meetings for almost 20 years, but consider them entirely appropriate to wear at ceremonial occasions, e.g. at Remembrance Day ceremonies, and at important civic functions.
15 Dec 2010
Five days to stop stalking
Wolverhampton's Euro MP Liz Lynne and stalking abuse survivors are mounting a last minute drive to persuade MEPs to back EU-wide action against stalking.
15 Dec 2010
Blackburn and Darwen to receive special help from Coalition government
Blackburn with Darwen Council has benefited from a scheme to help council who are losing out because they have seen the Working Neighbourhoods Fund, given by the government, cut. This scheme which Labour always planned to end next year helped many of the most deprived areas.
15 Dec 2010