The announcement by Spelthorne Council that it is asking its staff to reduce working hours and consider voluntary redundancy is a very worrying development. It is difficult to see how this can be achieved without damaging cuts to core services.
Speaking before MEPS are due to vote later today on a proposal that could remove up to 23 per cent of pesticides, Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron MP has called on Hilary Benn to postpone the full impact of the new environmental protection rules until the Government can ensure that suitable alternatives are made available.
Liberal Democrat Euro MP Liz Lynne has said she is deeply disappointed that a campaign by MEPs to end the European Parliament's monthly trip to Strasbourg is set to fail.
As a result of the fire at the United Reform Church Hall on Hinckley Road before Christmas, the Western Park Community meeting has had to be relocated.
Cllr Fraser Macpherson, Dundee City LibDem Councillor for the West End, today (Monday 12th January) launched his January 2009 update to West End Community Council.
