Conservative run North Herts District Council has voted down proposals from the Liberal Democrat opposition that would have reduced the rise in Council Tax and cancelled the proposed rise in parking charges. At the same meeting councillors voted to give themselves a 2.45% pay rise.
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg delivered a speech to the thinktank IPPR on redistributing power and the road to economic recovery.
Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Cllr Stuart Bray has today released the minutes of the last cabinet meeting of the former Conservative administration where it was agreed to accept the findings of the Gypsy & Travellers need assessment which allocated more travellers sites to the area than was originally planned.
Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority has been rated as the top fire authority in the country, according to an Audit Commission report released today.
As Valentine's Day draws near Kent Trading Standards would like to warn residents about Online dating scams. The scams involve the victim joining an online dating service or being contacted by someone who is looking for romance, but happens to live overseas.
Kent County Council has been made aware of companies offering advice on welfare benefits via premium rate telephone services costing in the region of £1.50 per minute. There is nothing in law to stop a business from doing this but Kent advise claimants and potential claimants to remember that benefit advice can be obtained for free from other sources.