Health plans about freedom, accountability and closing gap between rich and poor
"The NHS is a vital cornerstone of British society but it desperately needs to be brought into the 21st century," says Paul Burstow.
30 Nov 2010
National News
Tory-controlled county council "have learnt little about bad weather action"
County Councillors Barry Aspinell and David Kendall have been working on behalf of residents to help them through the conditions caused by the snow and ice today.
30 Nov 2010
North East Lib Dems "cascade" call for regional rail revamp
Opposition Lib Dem members on the Tyne & Wear Integrated Transport Authority are to press for the region's main public transport body to lobby for improvements to the region's rail rolling stock as part of the Government's plan to deliver 2000 new rail carriages over the next decade.
30 Nov 2010
Thoughts on the Spending Cuts
We all know that the spending cuts are a fact of life and that the Country simply has to save money. The announcements on October 20th outlined those, but as usual, the devil will be in the detail.
30 Nov 2010
Shock at lack of safety checks for "Lighting Up Brentwood"
Liberal Democrat councillors have expressed the most severe concerns at the lack of Criminal Record Bureau checks for volunteers for the Lighting Up Brentwood event on 2nd December.
30 Nov 2010
Pints in the Parishes at The Swan in Bromham tonight!
The latest 'Pints in the Parishes' event is taking place tonight, at The Swan in Bromham from around 7.30pm. If you're in the area, please come along and let me know about any issues or concerns you have about your local area, Council services or anything at all you want to discuss.
30 Nov 2010