Cutting of the Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance by charities is on.
Disability organisations reveal that benefit is not 'double funding'
12 Jan 2011
National News
Down's syndrome DNA blood test 'better screening offer'
A DNA blood test for Down's syndrome could save nearly all pregnant women from invasive tests like amniocentesis, say experts. Invasive testing takes place in 3% to 5% of pregnant women in the UK - some 30,000 women - and increases the risk of miscarriage.
12 Jan 2011
Is WC transport plan off the rails?
Wiltshire Council has to produce a Transport Plan setting out its proposals for the county's transport network up to 2026. The draft plan went out to consultation during October and November, and 119 people or organisations responded.
12 Jan 2011
Reg retiring whilst Sapwell steps up!
Brentwood Liberal Democrats have announced that Cllr Reg Straw is retiring as Brentwood North councillor after 19 years...
12 Jan 2011
Treasury Select Committee Tax Inquiry submission
ALTER is about to submit a paper on fundamental questions of tax policy to the House of Commons Treasury Select Committee. The final draft of the paper can be downloaded from this site at http://www.libdemsalter.org.uk/en/document/documents-on-lvt-produced-within-alter/fundamentals-of-taxation.
12 Jan 2011
Shepway Council find 14,000 new electors
The revised Register of Electors is published on 1 December each year, following the annual canvass. This year's canvass in the Shepway area has had a record response in excess of 94% of all properties in the district - the most recent record was 83.5% in 2009.
12 Jan 2011