The Independent revealed that thousands of pensioners would miss out on the free bus travel promised in Gordon Brown's Budget because of where they live. The Government has admitted that free bus passes for pensioners will only cover travel within the local authority in which they are resident.
Better insulation in local homes could cut bills and help save the planet
Better insulation in local homes could cut bills and help save the planet
Council Tax payers in Congleton face a post-election tax bombshell, Liberal Democrats warned today. Council Tax bills may rise by £200 or more because house prices have risen so fast in the area.
Simon Davey, County Council Candidate for Congleton West has welcomed new government measures to protect consumers against the mis-selling of extended warranties for electrical goods - but added that there are still a great number of warranties on the market that represent little value for money to consumers. He is calling for further crackdowns on the selling and marketing of these warranties.
Simon Davey, County Candidate for Congleton West has sent congratulations on behalf of the team at Congleton Lib Dems, to Charles Kennedy on the birth of Donald James early this morning.