With the launch today of Patients First, a group that has been set up to help protect whistleblowers within the NHS, local MP Tim Farron has called on the government to strengthen rules to protect health professionals that raise concerns of patient safety.
County Cllr Mike Mackrory ...
Tory-controlled Essex County Council has confirmed that it will NOT replace Lollipop men & ladies as they leave or retire - perhaps explaining why they are so reluctant to agree to a Lib Dem request to discuss the issue.
Shropshire schools are well known to be more poorly funded than nearly all schools in other parts of the Country. All extra funding is important in delivering good quality education across Shropshire.
Karen Chilvers ...
Campaigners opposing plans to put a composting site near two local villages have welcomed news that Council officers are opposing the plans. Planning Officers at Leicestershire County Council are recommending that county councillors oppose plans for a composting site between Fenny Drayton and Higham on the Hill when the council's planning committee debates the plans next Thursday. Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrat councillors Bill Crooks and Michael Mullaney, who spearheaded the campaign against the composting sight, have welcomed the news. Cllr Michael Mullaney said "I'm glad council officers have taken on board the serious concerns local people have about the composting site plans. Hundreds of people have signed petitions opposing the composting site. Cllr Bill Crooks added, "I hope County Councillors on the planning committee will follow the advice of planning officers and the views of local people and throw out the composting site plans on Thursday".