Changing people's attitudes
Susan Scott-Parker, chief executive of the Employers' Forum on Disability, and her executive assistant, Victoria Farley
4 Oct 2006
National News
Shadow Environment Secretary impressed by energy-saving Chesterfield
Chesterfield's position as one of the leading energy-conscious towns in the country has been underlined with a visit from a leading national politician. Chris Huhne MP, the Lib Dem Shadow Environment Secretary, toured some of the projects that have catapulted Chesterfield to the forefront of Britain's use of renewable energy.
4 Oct 2006
MP finds out for himself the difficulties experienced by wheelchair users in Kendal
Local MP Tim Farron today joined local resident Ian Knowles to find out for himself the difficulties faced by wheelchair users navigating round Kendal. Tim borrowed a motorised scooter and joined Ian on his usual journey from Rinkfield into Kendal.
4 Oct 2006
COUNCIL KEEN TO NOTIFY NEIGHBOURS ABOUT LICENSING APPLICATIONS
Local people, who could be affected by applications for alcohol and gambling licences, will now be directly notified before each application is considered, following a decision made by Woking Borough Council's Executive at its meeting last week (Thursday 28 September 2006).
3 Oct 2006
Randerson fights homophobia in schools
Jenny Randerson AM, Welsh Lib Dem Equal Opportunities spokesperson today tabled a Statement of Opinion in the Welsh Assembly demanding equal treatment of Homophobic Bullying.
3 Oct 2006
Tory grass roots remain unconcerned about the environment
The Tories are finding their new, environmentally friendly image hard to sell to their delegates at their Conference. Delegates voted to throw out the motion: "cheap flights are a false economy". Of course, this will make no difference whatsoever as the Conservative party does not yet have policies for its grassroots to reject.
3 Oct 2006