Mental health drugs overused
Up to one in three mental health patients are being over-prescribed drugs, says the Healthcare Commission.
12 Jan 2007
News
Allowance Increase Plans Untimely and Disproportionate
Commenting on the Independent Remuneration Panel's recommendation on the allowance paid to the Mayor of Bedford which will be presented to a meeting of Bedford Borough Council next week, Liberal Democrat Group Leader Michael Headley said:
12 Jan 2007
Cameron still to prove environmental credentials - Huhne
Responding to David Cameron's claims to be leading the way on environmental policies, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Chris Huhne MP said "David Cameron is showing incredible gall by claiming to be at the forefront of environmental policy."
12 Jan 2007
Official: Derry Unit "will not fit" at the Royal Victoria if main building sold
Folkestone Town Councillors heard last night that the proposed sell-off of the main Victorian building at the Royal Victoria Hospital can almost certainly ONLY go ahead if the Derry Unit is moved - most likely out of Folkestone. East Kent Hospitals Trust Facilities Manager, Howard Jones, admitted to the Folkestone Town Council meeting that to keep the Derry Unit in Folkestone without the main building would be "very difficult" in the remaining hospital space.
12 Jan 2007
Tax Victory for Folkestone: Zero Rise in Folkestone Town Council Precept for 2007-08
Following months of pressure by the Liberal Democrat team, Folkestone Town Council last night voted for a zero rise in the tax they collect from Folkestone residents for the next financial year AND backed new spending to make Folkestone cleaner.
12 Jan 2007
Lib Dems Oppose Phone Mast Free For All
Commenting on the Tories' proposal pushing for the removal of the moratorium on the placing of mobile phone masts on Borough Council land, Liberal Democrat Group Leader Michael Headley said:
12 Jan 2007