VICTORY AS CHANCELLOR BACKS DOWN ON BINGO DUTY
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, has announced plans to reduce bingo duty from 22% to 20% in the Pre-Budget Report.
10 Dec 2009
National News
Rowen Slams Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report
Paul Rowen, MP for Rochdale, has criticised the Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report for being full of political posturing rather than a coherent plan for economic recovery. The Pre-Budget Report was published yesterday by Alistair Darling.
10 Dec 2009
Council bottom on performance
BRENTWOOD Council has been branded the worst performing council in Essex by an independent report.
SE
10 Dec 2009
Councillor expelled
Cllr Yusuf Sidat has been expelled from the Liberal Democrat Group on Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
10 Dec 2009
Revealed: Shepway plans to end free Hythe parking and increase "Pay and Display" charges
Shock parking plans being discussed by Conservative Shepway District Council will see parking charges at three currently free Hythe car parks. The plan is detailed in official Council documents to be discussed by the District Council Cabinet on 9th December.
9 Dec 2009
Libdems call for electrification of the Midland mainline
East Midlands Liberal democrats have called for the electrification of the Midland mainline from Sheffield to London after a report by Network Rail recommended the upgrade. Electirifcation will make travelling to London much quicker and will be more environmentally friendly than the current diesel engines.
9 Dec 2009