Update from Local Eastcotts Councillor Sarah Holland
- New Cardington Residents Meeting
13 Jan 2015
National News
Government report shows Dawlish coast "to be protected."
Government report shows Dawlish coast "to be protected."
RYR
13 Jan 2015
MP backs Tourism for All charity
Tourism for All UK is the UK Voice for Accessible Tourism. On the eve of Disabled Access Day South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed their Business Membership Scheme and urged local businesses to look at signing up.
13 Jan 2015
MEDIA WAKES UP TO DISGRACE OF DETENTION
Notice is now being taken of the disgraceful results of indefinite detention for immigration purposes. Not only is £171 million a year spent on this policy, and £75 million of that is on detaining people who end up back in the community any way - it wastes lives. Even people who have committed crimes in the UK know how long they can be detained for, and are free after that.
13 Jan 2015
IS THE UK’S BEST SMALL SHOP IN Hinckley and Bosworth?
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Councillor Michael Mullaney is calling on small shops in the Borough to enter the 'Best Small Shops Competition' for a chance to be recognised in an awards ceremony at the Houses of Parliament. Applications can be submitted via www.bestsmallshops.uk and should set out in no more than 500 words why they are the best small shop focusing on: innovation in the business, community engagement and entrepreneurial activity. The closing date is 30th January and shortlisted applicants will be invited to a Parliamentary Reception on 25th February where the winner will be announced. Commenting, Michael Mullaney said: "Hinckley and Bosworth is home to many fantastic independent retailers who play an important role supporting the local economy and creating jobs all year round. "This competition is the perfect opportunity for a small shop to showcase themselves and I would encourage local businesses to consider applying for this award."
12 Jan 2015
Cow Roast (between Berkhamsted and Tring) Drainage Works Completed - Confirmation
This afternoon I had a telephone conversation with one of the county contractor's engineers. There were indeed 4 blockages to drainage pipes at Cow Roast (between Berkhamsted and Tring) but fortunately in every case it was possible to clear them from excavations in the footway, without having to dig up the road.
12 Jan 2015