Council goes "al fresco"
A fire alarm at the Town Hall around 9.20pm on Fireworks night resulted in an evacuation and the Environmental Panel going "al fresco", with the meeting concluding on the building's steps!
12 Nov 2008
News
Farron rubbishes ridiculous compost charge
Plans announced by the Government which would force schools and charities to pay a registration fee for composting have been labelled as ridiculous by MP Tim Farron.
12 Nov 2008
TIME TO INVEST IN BEE DISEASE CURE AS WILD BEES ALL BUT DISAPPEAR FROM BRITAIN
Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron MP has called on Hilary Benn to increase the investment in bee health research or risk losing the British honey bee forever.
12 Nov 2008
Surprise at rejection of games area
SUCH a very one-sided view of the Conservatives' refusal of planning permission for a Multi Use Games Area at Sawyers Hall College appeared in the Gazette (November 5) that the balance has to be sensibly redressed.
CKC
12 Nov 2008
No Big Brother patrol for litter
PLANS to introduce fine-issuing litter wardens on the town's streets have been thrown out.
BG
12 Nov 2008
Relief as High Street loos are set for major revamp
RAMSHACKLE public toilets could be given a £290,000 makeover.
BG
12 Nov 2008