Commenting on figures showing UK manufacturing growth at a two and half year high, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party Committee on Business, Innovation and Skills, Gordon Birtwistle said:
Essex County Council will review its plans to switch off street lights, following a "call in" request from Lib Dem Highways spokesman Cllr Stephen Robinson. The review will be at the Place Services Scrutiny Committee on Thursday 26th September, 10am at County Hall, Chelmsford. (When ready, the Agenda will be here.)
The shock figures, from research by leading charities, are the latest blow to the credibility of employment tests
Cllr David Kendall visited the newly pedestrianised Crown Street this weekend. Cllr Kendal has worked with the Borough ward members, CrownStreet retailers and officers to deliver the part pedestrianisation of Crown Street. During that time we have: * Held a number of onsite meetings to discuss various aspects of the scheme. * Lobbied for funding to make it happen. * Spoken up at various meetings in support of the scheme. * Liased regularly with some of the retailers and residents on certain aspects of the scheme. * Kept pushing for the scheme to happen. * Taken up serious concerns about the lack of signage when the scheme was installed. He said "This is a great example of different people working together to deliver a scheme that provides a much safer environment for pedestrians and a more enjoyable shopping experience. There have been problems over the need for more signage but these issues will be resolved. I know the scheme won't be popular with some motorists and some residents that live nearby but on bal
The amount spent by Royal Borough leader councillor David Burbage on his council credit card rose substantially last year.
The Department for Communities and Local Government (crazy name, crazy guys) are consulting on proposals "intended to support the Government's priorities for making better use of existing buildings, supporting the high street and rural communities, providing new housing, developing more free schools and contributing to the provision of child care for working families".