Wolverhampton South West Liberal Democrats sign up to the 10:10 campaign
Wolverhampton South West Liberal Democrats have this week signed up to the 10:10 campaign and have committed to lowering their carbon emissions by 10% in 2010.
30 Oct 2009
National News
Heather Kidd Opens New Affordable Homes In Chorley
Shropshire Rural Housing Association officially opened their new estate of family homes in Chorley near Highley and Heather Kidd, who is chair of the SHRA was invited to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony.
30 Oct 2009
Bury look to Rochdale for town centre inspiration
A group of Bury Councillors have this week urged their council to 'follow Rochdale's lead' and introduce the highly successful 'Free After Three' parking initiative.
30 Oct 2009
"Urban Vandalism" as development at Rainsford Road/Parkway junction nears completion
"Vindicated" is a word that describes how the residents of Critchett Terrace must be feeling at present, but that will doubtlessly feel hollow when they look out their bedroom windows. The re-development of the old Jeep Chrysler garage into 42 flats is now there for all to see. A new 5 storey high monster totally overpowers the attractive historic dwellings that now sit in its shadow.
30 Oct 2009
Force out MPs who abuse expenses
Commenting on Norman Baker MP's motion today in Parliament relating to MPs who are convicted of a criminal offence in relation to their expenses or otherwise found to have claimed expenses fraudulently, Serena Tierney, Lib Dem parliamentary campaigner for Mid Sussex, said:
29 Oct 2009
Audit Commission's damning report
The Audit Commission have refused to sign off Brentwood Borough Council's accounts for 2008/9, saying that the Conservative administration have left them in too much of a mess. The council received the lowest grading - inadequate - in securing value for money.
29 Oct 2009