Cuts to PCSOs will undermine Community safety
Plans to cut funding for Police Community Support officers (PCSOs) in Leicestershire have been criticised by the Liberal Democrats on Leicestershire County Council.
7 Feb 2012
National News
Catching the Family History Bug in Borough Libraries!
The family history information and taster session I attended at Bedford Central Library on Saturday really has whetted my appetite to find out more. Amongst the wide range of things I discovered in the short session I enjoyed are that a Great Grandmother was in the workhouse, while a Great Great Grandfather was a station master in Scotland. I also discovered previously unknown links to various parts of the country, including the West Midlands.
7 Feb 2012
How Surrey County Councillors voted on the Budget
Below is a table of how Surrey Councillors voted on the 2.99% Council Tax rise at this morning's budget meeting.
7 Feb 2012
2012 Budget Speech by Leader of the Opposition Cllr Hazel Watson
I request a recorded vote on the administration's budget for 2012/13.
7 Feb 2012
Andrew Stunell: Government takes next step on zero carbon homes
Zero-Carbon Homes are a step closer today after new proposals were announced to cut carbon emissions in new and existing buildings by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell.
7 Feb 2012
Coalition cycling investment comes at a crucial time – Huppert
Commenting on Liberal Democrat Transport Minister Norman Baker's announcement of £15m to boost cycling, including £8m for transport charity Sustrans to enhance cycle routes and £7m to make it easier for cyclists to use the railways, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party Committee on Transport, Julian Huppert said:
7 Feb 2012