Outer West is the latest library to go self-service as one of its options - improving service and availability. "The library now has many other new features" says Westerhope campaigner Neil Hamilton, "including a new relaxation area where coffee will be available and a new look children's area."
Newcastle is a city that is achieving much under its Liberal Democrat Council, even in these tough times, and the Westerhope, Chapel Park and Chapel House areas have benefited from extra funds made available locally, new investment and better neighbourhood services. Positive things are happening in the area, led by the community, and residents' surveys rate the Council and the quality of services it provides very highly.
After years of neglect by the old Labour Council, the Lib Dem City Council has made millions of pounds available to improve local roads and pavements.
Three off-licences on Stamfordham Road have had their licences suspended. Customs officers discovered warehouses in Tyne and Wear with thousands of litres of illegal alcoholic products where duty had been avoided. They had been smuggled into the UK or were counterfeit.
Chelmsford Council will look at providing more cycle access to Hylands Park during the V Festival, following a call from Lib Dem Cllr Simon Jones. Councillor Jones made his suggestion of dedicated cycle parking at the V Festival following his visit to the event in August.
Well done to Andy Rankine for being re-elected on the Executive Committee for the Region and for his re-election to represent Yorkshire/Humberside at the English Council. Well done too to Helen Flynn on being elected to the Regional Policy Committee.