Colchester MP's "No" vote to Tuition Fees
Bob being presented with a 'Thank You' card for signing the NUS's fees pledge by Kishor Krishnamoorthi, President of the Students Union at Essex University
9 Dec 2010
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Bob urges government to save School sports
Colchester MP Bob Russell has urged the Coalition Government to "think again" at proposals to axe School Sports Funding as part of the wide ranging cuts in public spending to deal with the massive deficit left by the former Labour Government. Speaking in the House of Commons, Liberal Democrat Mr Russell twice referred to the success of the School Sport Partnership operated by the Colchester Academy (formerly Sir Charles Lucas College) which supports sports activities at primary schools in the north of the town.
1 Dec 2010
High Street retailers facing meltdown
Residents in Brentwood are seriously concerned about the number of shops closing in Brentwood High Street and the lack of action by Tory controlled Brentwood Borough Council to tackle the problem. Shops such as Pizza Hut, Subway, Belgique and Curry's have been able to survive in other areas but not in Brentwood.
15 Jan 2011
Loads of Rubbish? Not Here, Thanks to Frontline Staff
The last few weeks have seen Councils taking a kicking in the national media over the issue of waste collection, with pictures...
14 Jan 2011
No Lib Dem/Tory Coalition in Epsom & Ewell
There's certainly no coalition between Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats and Epsom's Conservatives when it comes to borough...
14 Jan 2011
Clegg & Kendall comment on Oldham East & Saddleworth by-election
After a hard-fought by-election in Oldham East and Saddleworth, the Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg, paid tribute to the hard work of the Liberal Democrat candidate, Elwyn Watkins, and his team.
14 Jan 2011