Reaction from Liberal Democrat ministers to the Comprehensive Spending Review.
Health Minister Paul Burstow said:"The settlement for social care shows our determination to protect hundreds of thousands of vulnerable adults and families.
20 Oct 2010
National News
Lib Dems call in Formula One Autocentre application
Liberal Democrat Councillors in Brentwood North are continuing to fight for their residents by referring the latest application from Formula One Autocentres, at the junction of Ongar Road and Burland Road, to November's planning committee to be debated in public by councillors.
20 Oct 2010
Barracks Development
Initial MoD proposals to redevelop parts of Shorncliffe & Risborough Barracks have been redrawn. New plans show that after lobbying by local residents the Church Road Stadium has now been protected.
20 Oct 2010
Defence cuts will not hit Colchester
Colchester MP Bob Russell said that he was delighted that the Colchester Garrison - and 16 Air Assault Brigade, currently deployed to Afghanistan - will not be adversely affected by the Government's announcement about Defence which includes cuts.
20 Oct 2010
Counting down the seconds for secondary applications
Families of Year 6 children in Kent who are going to start secondary school in September 2011 have just two weeks left to submit their application. The official closing date is Sunday 31 October. However, because of the October school holiday, Kent County Council will accept applications as 'on time' up until Friday 5 November.
20 Oct 2010
Over £100 million a day interest - it has to stop
Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has written to party members ahead of today's Comprehensive Spending Review.
20 Oct 2010