Letter HE - Council tax and voluntary sector
Dear Editor,
24 Mar 2004
News
Lib Dems get disabled access high on agenda
After six years of campaigning, the Liberal Democrats at County Hall have succeeded in convincing Surrey County Council to undertake urgent work to make its properties "disabled friendly". The County Council has approved a Liberal Democrat motion that puts disabled access high on the County Council's priorities. A report recently commissioned by the County Council highlighted the current situation of the County's public buildings.
23 Mar 2004
Lords vote to ensure energy sector has a greater concern for the future - Miller
The Liberal Democrats have today defeated the Government with an amendment to the Energy Bill, which will secure a sustainable development duty on the gas and electricity regulator Ofgem.
23 Mar 2004
Nitrogen dioxide levels increase 15% in a year across London - Hughes
New figures obtained by Liberal Democrat London Mayoral candidate Simon Hughes today show that nitrogen dioxide in London has risen by an average of 15% in the last two years with only one of the nineteen sites recording a decrease in its level.
22 Mar 2004
Euro Ministers blocking vital funds for clean water projects - Baker
A €1 billion fund from the European Commission to provide fresh water and sanitation to millions of people in the Developing World has been blocked by ministers on the General Affairs Council, made up of EU foreign ministers, including Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw.
22 Mar 2004
Letter to WMN & Gazette - Save Slapton line
Dear Editor,
22 Mar 2004