Zero-Carbon Britain
Conference, also today, debated the Climate Change Policy Paper - Zero-Carbon Britain - Taking a Global Lead.
17 Sep 2007
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Liberal Democrats head for conference
Brighton is bracing itself for the arrival of thousands of Liberal Democrats for the party's conference next week and amongst those attending will be local campaigners from Wolverhampton.
15 Sep 2007
ESSEX CONSERVATIVE REJECT CALL FOR MEDIA FREEDOM FOR CHINESE AND FOREIGN JOURNALISTS
Ruling Conservatives at Essex County Council have today (11 September) voted not to use the county's current relationship with Chinese authorities to influence a relaxation of China's oppressive media regulations for domestic and foreign journalists. The Conservatives chose to strike out part of a Liberal Democrat sponsored motion, asking for the administration to use its long standing links with Jiangsu Province in China, to lobby for expanded and permanent media freedom and the release of imprisoned writers and journalists.
11 Sep 2007
MP CALLS FOR REVIEW OF DAY CARE CHARGING
Following a meeting with Age Concern South Lakeland this morning, local MP Tim Farron has called on Cumbria County Council to review the introduction of charges for day care on 1 October. The council is introducing the charges after a consultation which many groups have said was botched.
11 Sep 2007
September Focus for Park Ward
Park Ward Liberal Democrat Focus Team has started to deliver their September Focus across the Ward. The main stories are: Claire Darke says "There's too much packaging", Bottled water insanity, New litter bins for the West Park.
12 Sep 2007
Pfizer to End Manufacturing in East Kent: 400 Jobs to be Lost
Pfizer has today announced its intention to cease all remaining manufacturing operations in Sandwich, Kent. The closure of manufacturing operations at Sandwich is expected to result in the loss of approximately 420 jobs, phased over the next two years.
11 Sep 2007