HSLD publishes its response to the "Equal Civil Marriage" consultation
HSLD has today submitted its response to the government's Equal Civil Marriage consultation.
14 Jun 2012
National News
Fury at high cost of Essex bus timetables
Brentwood's Lib Dem County Councillors David Kendall and Barry Aspinell have slammed the cost of the new Bus Timetable Book which is selling at £13,50 when the last one only cost a £1. Whilst the new book may cover the whole of Essex including Southend and Thurrock, the price will be way to expensive for many bus users, particularly for pensioners on the basic state pension who may have no internet access and who rely heavily on the book for their bus information.
14 Jun 2012
Directory of social help offered by CTF member churches
The below excellent directory of social help offered by Churches Together in Folkestone (CTF) member churches has been put together and I was recently forward a copy. It's great to see so much support - and in so many different and very pratical ways - being offered by the Folkestone Community.
14 Jun 2012
EU energy efficiency deal a welcome breakthrough – Hall
The European Parliament and EU Member States last night reached a tentative deal on the proposed Energy Efficiency Directive, after months of tough negotiations.
14 Jun 2012
The Meeting That Dare Not Speak It's Name: 19 June
Kent County Council are in the process of setting up working arrangements called "Locality Boards" across the County. They are intended to be meetings where the area's District and County Councillors can consider issues that relate to both councils and make localised recommendations and decisions to meet a particular areas needs, and where a top down County approach would not have the local information needed.
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14 Jun 2012
Sandgate Planning Updates
Shepway District Council have notified Sandgate Parish Council of the following updates:
14 Jun 2012
