Cheers! Rowen votes against beer tax increase
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has today voted against raising beer tax in British pubs.
7 Jul 2009
National News
Fiona's views from Brussels
* Former Belgian Prime Minister, Guy Verhofstadt, elected as the new ALDE group leader succeeding outgoing leader, Graham Watson
6 Jul 2009
ANGER at Howarth's Expenses
Local residents have been stunned and angered by the arrogant reaction of local Conservative MP Gerald Howarth following revelations about his expenses.
6 Jul 2009
Shepway Council Abandon Environment Cabinet Portfolio with Immediate Effect
In a surprise move announced by an email from Council Leader Robert Bliss today, Shepway has ended the Environmental Services portfolio with immediate effect. The position will be lost from Cabinet (reducing the Cabinet from 10 to 9 members) with the portfolios responsibilities split between existing Cabinet members.
6 Jul 2009
Zahid Shah calls for action on Jones Road signs
Local residents in the Jones Road area of St Peter's Ward have contacted the Liberal Democrats with concerns about lorries driving down South Street and turning left into Jones Road in error.
6 Jul 2009
Brentwood's Independent Traders Unite
Action to help improve local trade by Lib Dem Activist Nigel Clarke has been welcomed by Lib Dem Group Leader, Cllr David Kendall.
5 Jul 2009