In a motion put down on Tuesday at Full Council, County Cllr David Kendall stressed the important role that Essex County Council should be playing, as a community leader, in supporting those badly hit by the economic downturn - in practical terms and through partners.
A new ICM poll commissioned by the BHA has found that 72% of the public are concerned that the Academies Bill could lead to taxpayers' money being used to promote religion.
"I do not want to see a complicated new system or one that creates uncertainty over the future funding of universities. Or one which deters anyone from university with the ambition to go, irrespective of background," said Liberal Democrat Cabinet Minister Vince Cable.
Bus users in Blackburn can now receive up-to-the minute information on the whereabouts of their buses following the launch of a pilot project by Blackburn with Darwen Council and bus operator Transdev Lanashire United.
So, River Festival 2010 is upon us! This weekend, over a quarter of a million people will descend on the Embankment and Russell Park to enjoy what will be the biggest ever River Festival in the event's 32 year history.
Leader of Rochdale Council Irene Davidson has met with Transport Minister Norman Baker to raise the Council's concerns over the Government's decision to delay the approval of the Rochdale Transport Interchange.
