Robert Plimmer writes to Cippenham supporters
Cippenham needs councillors who listen more to local residents
SLD
2 May 2016
National News
How leaving the EU will affect nurses in NHS
"The standard for nursing education is recognised across Europe. If we leave it will be more difficult to recruit for the NHS." Janet Davies Chief Executive, Royal College of Nusring on BBC Radio 4 earlier today.
2 May 2016
What does the EU mean for Medway, Kent and the SE
Prosperity Trade Britain's place in Europe is central to the prosperity of the South East, boosting trade and attracting foreign investors. Staying #INtogether is the best way to protect local jobs and investment.
2 May 2016
MP Reopens Kendal Pub After Floods
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron cut the ribbon on Friday to officially reopen the Bridge Hotel in Kendal, which had been closed due to the floods.
2 May 2016
Cheaper roaming charges a "huge win" for British consumers
There is good news for smartphone users heading to the continent this bank holiday weekend. From April 30th new EU rules will cap the cost of using your phone when abroad in Europe at 4p per minute, 2p per text and 4p per MB of data (excluding VAT), around four times cheaper than current limits.
2 May 2016
Reconstruction of Road at Shakespeare Gardens
Isn't it great to drive from Dunchurch Road along Shakespeare Gardens without being shaken to kingdom come. Councillor Bill Lewis says, 'We are very pleased that our campaign to correct the abysmal road surface has at last been successful. We first asked for the road to be resurfaced in 2013 and reminded the county council from time to time afterwards that the work had not been done. In 2015 we enlisted the support of a number of residents in our campaign'. 'The first half of the road was reconstructed in March this year and the second half is programmed to be done later in this financial year as long as the county council's government grants are not cut any further. At all times during our campaign to get the reconstruction done we did not work behind the scenes but we kept you fully informed through our Focus newsletter and by e-mail of what we were doing and when the work was due to be started.' There have been many comments of appreciation from those who use the road and we have passed these on to the
BL
2 May 2016