News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

Hanningfield re-arrested: Calls for independent investigation at County Council

Brentwood's Liberal Democrat County Councillors, Cllr Barry Aspinell & Cllr David Kendall, have joined the growing demand for a full, independent investigation into the financial affairs of the organisation after Lord Hanningfield (Paul White) was, according to the BBC, arrested for matters relating to fraud at the county council just days after his release from prison after serving nine weeks of a nine month sentence after his conviction for fraud at the House of Lords.

15 Sep 2011

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Expense claims need investigation at Essex CC

Former Conservative leader Lord Hanningfield has been arrested again, shortly after leaving prison only nine weeks into a nine month sentence for defrauding the taxpayer. Police now want to investigate his time leading Essex County Council. Said Cllr. Tom Smith-Hughes (Liberal Democrat leader at Essex CC): "The Liberal Democrats knew that there were very serious allegations against Lord Hanningfield which had been referred by Essex County Council to the Police. Justice must be done and seen to be done."

15 Sep 2011

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Seeking solutions for Hopefield’s future

Cllr James Sapwell, Brentwood North, has expressed his sorrow at the death of Ernie Clarke MBE, founder of Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, and vowed to do all he can to ensure a positive future for the organisation.

15 Sep 2011

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MP CALLS ON PRIME MINISTER TO BRING GREEN BANK TO KENDAL

Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Prime Minister and other members of the Government today, calling on them to make Kendal the site of the new Green Investment Bank.

15 Sep 2011

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Botulism Warning on selected La Ruche products

The Food Standards Agency is warning people not to consume certain branded foods that have been linked to an outbreak of botulism in France. Botulism is a rare but serious illness that causes muscle weakness and breathing problems, and can be fatal.

14 Sep 2011

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Proposed new Parliamentary Constituencies for Wolverhampton

Earlier this week the Boundary Commission for England publised its draft proposals for Parliamentary Constituencies across England. It has proposed Wolverhampton will be reduced from three constituencies to two, with two wards of Wolverhampton going to constituencies in Dudley and Walsall. The proposals are outlined below along with how you can have your say.

16 Sep 2011

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