Promise of jam tomorrow is not enough - Ann Haigh
Liberal Democrats in Epping Forest have attacked Government offers to compensate low income earners losing out under tax changes as "vague promises of jam tomorrow".
28 Apr 2008
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Dundee LibDems slam SNP's failure to fund education priorities
Dundee LibDems today (Saturday 26th April) backed calls by Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary, Jeremy Purvis MSP, who has called on the SNP to produce a clear funding strategy for its education policies.
26 Apr 2008
Anti-flats campaigner applies to build block
A MAN who acted as the prime mover in a campaign against more flats in his area has submitted a planning application to demolish his house and build a four-storey block on the site.
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25 Apr 2008
Enbrook Valley Bin Success
Action from Sandgate campaigner Season Prater has convinced Shepway Council to take action on overflowing residents bins for flats above the Enbrook Valley shops in Golden Valley, Sandgate. The bins are regularly full to overflowing, and additional rubbish left by the bins, causing litter across the area by the shops and attracting seagulls and other animals.
25 Apr 2008
Lydd Airport Agree to Dip Airport Lights
Following a long running campaign by Lib Dem New Romney Coast Councillor Val Loseby and local residents, the owners of Lydd Airport (London Ashford Airport) have agreed to cut the glare of floodlights over complaints of light pollution.
25 Apr 2008
Government must not talk country into fuel crisis
The shutdown of the Ineos oil refinery at Grangemouth in central Scotland has been completed, the company has said. The 1,700-acre plant is being closed in preparation for a two-day strike by staff over pension changes, which is due to start on Sunday. BP has said that if the action goes ahead, it will have to close the Forties oil pipeline, which links North Sea oil production with Grangemouth, delivering 30% of the UK's oil output.
25 Apr 2008