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Violent Crime Falling in Leicester

A Campaign, launched by Councillor Mark Farmer, called Safer Routes, has been hailed a major success, as the number of recorded violent Crime instances in the City Centre falls massively.

18 Feb 2006
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Wolverhampton members meet leadership contenders

Many Wolverhampton members went to the West Midlands leadership hustings in Coventry on Saturday. All three candidates gave gave brilliant speeches showing the depth of talent the Lib Dems have to call on but making it very difficult to decide who to vote for.

18 Feb 2006
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Council tax to rise by twice inflation rate

This year's round of Council Tax rises look like coming out at twice the inflation rate. Following last week's 5% rise by Surrey County Council, the Surrey Police Authority have now confirmed a 5.8% increase in their share of the total tax burden. Next week Epsom & Ewell Borough Council will be considering a recommended increase of 4.9%, which if approved will bring the overall tax rise for residents to almost 5.1% compared to last year. This is double the current inflation rate of around 2.5%.

17 Feb 2006
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