Audit Commission says that many councils are slow on care budgets (Personal budgets)
Many councils are struggling with moves to give individual people their own budgets to spend on social care, a watchdog claims.
29 Oct 2010
National News
Stunell: Lib Dems will deliver biggest increase in social housing for 30 years
"Because of Liberal Democrat influence in Government, the Coalition will be able to increase the supply of affordable housing in this country. More social homes will be built this year than in any year under the last Labour Government."
29 Oct 2010
Tackling Crime and Disorder in Fenham
Action has been taken to reduce youth disorder on the King George V playing field. After many complaints to local councillors and the police a joint initiative was set up. This involved local people reporting every incident to police. Police also carried out extra patrols and used diversionary measures to engage those causing the trouble.
29 Oct 2010
Black Damn Ponds
Voluntary groups regularly work alongside experts to
29 Oct 2010
Getting Ready For Winter
Who can forget last winter! Whilst the major routes were gritted
29 Oct 2010
Epsom Butcher launches Xmas Taster Events
Sandford & Fletcher, Epsom town centre's only independent butcher based in Upper High Street, is holding two tasting events, the first on Saturday 6th November.
29 Oct 2010