5 to fix - our promises for Bromsgrove
If elected, our County Councillors will ensure prompt action, particuarly in respect of the following:
TC
25 Apr 2013
National News
EMLD victory as equality law is saved
Campaigning by EMLD and equalities experts has led to the government listening and dropping a plan to axe a key element of equalities law.
25 Apr 2013
73a Bus Service Saved
Following lobbying by County Councillor David Kendall, bus passengers and the Brentwood Bus & Rail Users Association, the 73a bus service that serves both Clements Park and Woodman Road has been saved. The Passenger Transport Department at Essex County Council has announced that following discussions they've had with Stephenson's Coaches (who operate services 71 and 72 on behalf of the County) the route and the timetable will be changed so that it serves both Clements Park and Woodman Road to replace the loss of service 73a during the week. It already operates there during the week. Buses will depart from Woodman Road to the town centre Mondays to fridays at 0952,1152,1352,1503, and 1718. In addition other buses will depart from Woodman Road to Brentwood Station at 1101 and 1301 where connections will be avilable with other services into the town centre. On Saturdays buses will depart from Woodman Road at 0952,1052,1208,1252,1408,1503,1603. I Buses depart from the High Street back to Woodman Road on Monda
25 Apr 2013
Lib Dem MP Adrian Sanders Demands Better Rail Services
Liberal Democrat MP for Torbay Adrian Sanders has urged the Rail Minister to improve Great Western services in the South West.
25 Apr 2013
Tanni Grey-Thompson was offered Sport England role but appointment was vetoed by Number 10
Instead, the Government announced that Nick Bitel, the London Marathon chief executive and a member of the Sport England board since 2010, had been appointed to the role, with the key task of increasing grassroots sports participation to cement the country's Olympic legacy.
SH
24 Apr 2013
What is a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment?
When you make a claim for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will first check that the basic entitlement conditions (as set by the DWP) are met. The PIP entitlement conditions stipulate that you must be aged between 16 and 64 and have had difficulties with 'activities of daily living' and/or mobility for three months and expect them to last for at least 9 months. If you meet these criteria a PIP assessment will take place.
24 Apr 2013