Euro MPs have backed tough emission standards for new passenger cars. Chelmsford's Lib Dem MEP Andrew Duff has welcomed the new measures, pushed through with the votes of Liberal & Democrat MEPs.
Gordon Brown's proposals to deal with the economic slowdown are too little too late, say Epping Forest Liberal Democrats.
Rochdale's Muslim communities will celebrate Eid tomorrow (Wednesday 1 October) following an announcement by the Ruet-i-Hilal (Sighting of the Crescent) Committee of Rochdale earlier today.
Chelmsford Lib Dem Stephen Robinson joined environment spokesman Steve Webb MP and other Lib Dems from around the country in the campaign against widespread use of plastic bags. This follows on from the petition launched by Stephen and the motion to the borough council from Cllr Chris Rycroft.
Reports released today suggest that the Government will have to reduce entitlement to grants for students starting this year after underestimating the numbers applying, with the Department for Universities, Innovation, and Skills admitting a £200 million budget shortfall.
A council committee has yet to decide whether ex-mayor Frank Kenny will face a standards investigation, despite his resignation a fortnight ago.