The Conservative Cabinet at County Hall have refused to reconsider their decision to axe the Pegasus school buses as from July 2010. The Tory administration is reneging on a decision made only last December 2008 to continue the service for at least two more years until July 2011. The Conservatives do one thing before the election and another thing after.
Barnet Liberal Democrats are demanding that Barnet Council join with neighbouring Camden and Brent to encourage closer cooperation in Cricklewood.
Barnet Liberal Democrats are backing proposals to publish all Council expenditure over £500. Cllr Jack Cohen, leader of the Liberal Democrat Group is welcoming plans, which if implemented will give residents access to how the Council spend taxpayers' money. Cllr Cohen believes the Tory Administration has a poor record on transparent transactions and accountability but nevertheless he welcomes their belated attempt to improve.
Climate Change is a major issue facing everyone and Liberal Democrats believe that we in North Herts need to do our share to combat the problem. It was therefore disappointing to read our Tory Council's recently published Climate Strategy.
In a statement to tonight's Council meeting the Acting Leader of the Borough Council, Cllr Stuart Bray, will hit back at claims that the Council is not taking action to combat the number of shops closing during the current economic climate.
CHRISTMAS shopping in Hinckley is being given a big boost - thanks to the introduction of a free car parking scheme in the town during the festive season.
