Campaigners lobby minister to keep people “On the buses”
A Hinckley and Bosworth borough councillor was amongst a group of bus campaigners who travelled to London by vintage bus to lobby...
8 Sep 2011
National News
Exam Congratulations to Staff and Students in the Borough’s Schools
With the school year starting again for most schools across the Borough this week, I want to add my congratulations to students...
8 Sep 2011
Cuts to senior Council staff
The Conservative Administration has announced it would cut the pay bill for senior staff at the Council, finally giving in to a long campaign from the Wiltshire Liberal Democrats. However, whilst savings are to be welcomed, local Lib Dems have questioned the detail of the cuts, which would apparently leave the Council leaderless.
8 Sep 2011
Care cuts legal case is won by Lancashire County Council
Two elderly disabled women have failed in their legal challenge against Lancashire County Council's budget cuts which could slash care for adults.
8 Sep 2011
If bills plans go ahead, then incapacity benefit could be lost.
Welfare Reform Bill plans could result in thousands losing their incapacity benefit, according to Advice NI. The organisation represents more than 60 organisations which give people help and advice. It has highlighted major changes to contribution based Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) time limits proposed in the bill.
8 Sep 2011
Will the Paralympics mean the end of the "D" word?
As International Paralympic Day takes place in London to celebrate next year's Games, Sir Philip Craven, the president of the International Paralympic Committee, has said he refuses to use the "D-word". Craven believes London 2012 will help to consign it to history.
8 Sep 2011
