Action from Councillor Peter Gane has drawn a promise that at least one road in Cheriton will get better street cleaning treatment in future. After being called by local residents, Peter was appalled at the street litter and dirt in the area, and contacted Shepway demanding a clear-up.
Party members have just three weeks, until 29 June, to register for the Liberal Democrats Federal Conference at the discounted rate. Conference this year will take place at the Brighton Centre on Kings road Brighton between 15-20 September.
Leaders of the G8 nations have agreed to a compromise deal on tackling climate change, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said. "We agreed... that CO2 emissions must first be stopped and then followed by substantial reductions," she said. Reports said the leaders had agreed to hold talks on a replacement to the Kyoto Protocol within a UN framework. The G8 today agreed to 'discuss' targets to cut emissions by 50% by 2050.
The House of Lords is due to vote on the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill later this month. Having initially insisted that it was a matter 'for Parliament to decide', both Gordon Brown and David Cameron are now saying they oppose the Bill 'in its current form', adding to the ongoing strong Liberal Democrat opposition to the bill.
Dundee City Council's LibDem Planning & Transport Convener today (Friday 8th June) praised the work of a Dundee-based street-lighting partnership in continuing to drive down repair costs.
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Thursday 7th June) welcomed news that the City is set to have a comprehensive car parking strategy that will help contribute to the economy of the city.
