Government must act to restore confidence in beef and protect farmers
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called on the government to act quickly to reassure consumers after beef burgers from major supermarkets were found to contain horse meat.
17 Jan 2013
National News
Victory in Hedgrow Battle
Reacting to the news that the landowner has withdrawn his application to withdraw 7 miles of hedgerow in the Chirbury area, Cllr Heather Kidd said "This is fantastic news. All the hard work by the local community and from concerned people from as far away as Cambridge and Plymouth Universities finally paid off. We now need to keep a sharp look out in case any further application of any magnitude is made "It was appalling that environmental destruction on this scale could considered in this day and age. What is the point of paying some landowners to plant new hedgerows whilst others try to rip 7 miles of them up?. A review of the law on this issue is long overdue."
17 Jan 2013
Progress in campaign to save Ambulance Station Welcomed
A campaigner fighting to save Hinckley's Ambulance Station has welcomed news that the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) are now considering keeping an Ambulance Base in the town. EMAS had been intending to close 65 Ambulance Stations across the East Midlands, including Hinckley's, and replacing them with 13 hubs, the nearest to Hinckey being in Leicester. Cllr Michael Mullaney, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman for Hinckley and Bosworth has welcomed the news that EMAS are now considering keeping an Ambulance Station in Hinckley. Michael Mullaney said "I have been informed by Phil Milligan head of EMAS that they will consider the option of keeping an Ambulance station in Hinckley. "It's clear that the huge opposition from local people and Ambulance staff has made EMAS think again. The public meetings in Hinckley, the demonstrations to save the Ambulance Station and the petitions to save the Ambulance Station have all helped. "If Hinckley Ambulance Station is saved it will be a real victory for peop
16 Jan 2013
Help make Brentwood Council representative
Writing in the Brentwood Gazette today, Cllr Karen Chilvers appeals for candidates who represent the Brentwood community to come forward:
16 Jan 2013
Shepway Lib Dem Drop-In Surgeries
The local Lib Dem FOCUS team offer regular drop-in advice surgeries open to all!
16 Jan 2013
Hail Caesar! Tim welcomes new footpath surfacing in Cheriton
The footpath from Caesar's Way is part of an off-road route from Cheriton to Junction 13 of the M20. But much of the path was muddy and overgrown and hard to use.
16 Jan 2013