Putnoe Liberal Democrats' campaign for a lorry ban for Wentworth Drive has continued with a demand for a weight limit to stop the flow of 100 Heavy Goods Vehicles along the road every day. The County Council recently agreed to impose a weight limit to stop HGVs using Putnoe Lane, but have refused to introduce the same measure to stop the high volume of lorries travelling along Wentworth Drive.
This week Labour MP Rob Marris voted for an increase in excise duty on alcohol even though he acknowledged it would hit Marston's brewery.
The ruling Conservatives at County Hall today kicked out a Lib Dem plan to help local businesses through the economic crisis.
Mid Sussex is traditionally a low unemployment area but in the current recession nothing is guaranteed, and now it has been reported the area is in the highest category of risk for job losses outside London according to an article in the Local Government Association which describes the area's employment status as "highly vulnerable".
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is stepping up his fight for VAT and VED exemptions for Mountain Rescue. Mr Farron met members of the national funding committee of Mountain Rescue (England & Wales) yesterday (Thursday) to discuss the latest developments in the campaign.
The ruling Conservatives at Essex County Council have failed to provide effective safeguards for children and have been given a damning 'inadequate' grade by the government's inspectors - not even meeting minimum requirements.