While swimming in some parts of the city is in serious decline the poll continues to go from strength to strength. This is a tremendous achievement by Fenham Swimming Project, a community group that took the pool over after it had been closed in 2003 by the then Labour-controlled council.
The proposal to build 100 houses on part of Down Grange Playing
Bob being presented with a 'Thank You' card for signing the NUS's fees pledge by Kishor Krishnamoorthi, President of the Students Union at Essex University
Shepway District Council are "looking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to provide for the following minor works services: all minor works including building, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, decorating, routine repairs to Shepway District Council owned corporate properties."
Nikki Li of Citizens UK was the guest speaker at the CLD AGM held on 7 Dec at Camden Townhall, sharing about the work of her organisation. These include fighting for the livelihoods of those working in the Chinese catering industry, campaigning for Strangers into Citizens and protesting against more gambling licences being granted in Chinatown,
Liberal Democrats on Blackburn with Darwen Council have criticised the ruling Labour Group for their decision to scrap Neighbourhood Boards. Lib Dem Group Leader Cllr David Foster said, "Neighbourhood Boards have allowed local people a real say in how their communities develop. Now they are being scrapped without anything being in place to replace them. They have some vague plans but nothing concrete. Neighbourhoods were a Liberal Democrat initiative and were developing well. Many new people came forward and have played a valuable role in developing their communities. The new Labour administration should be helping the Boards evolve not scrapping them altogether fro doctrinaire reasons."