Wiltshire Council officers have approved a number of planning applications for compounds meant to resemble Afghan courtyard buildings. They will be used by troops undertaking training before going to Helmand.
In July 2010 the Westbury Group Practice applied to Wiltshire Council for permission to build a Primary Care Centre (PCC) on land north-west of Westbury Leigh Primary School.
Cllr David Kendall has slammed Tory Leader Cllr Louise McKinlay for failing to tell the full story on the council's finances and instead releasing a statement that hides their inadequate financial management record:
The news that Brentwood is to become a fairtrade borough has been welcomed by Brentwood Liberal Democrats. Our area is now on the map as a borough which supports fair treatment for farmers and workers in developing countries. To achieve Fairtrade Borough status Brentwood Council has had to make a commitment to supporting Fairtrade and using Fairtrade products. Fairtrade helps to ensure that disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries are treated fairly and get a better deal for their products. Brentwood North Cllr Ross Carter, who has sat on the Fairtrade Steering Group for the past three years, commented: "This accolade recognises the efforts of the Brentwood Fairtrade Steering group, particularly Caryl Kwei, schools and educational establishments, faith organisations, retailers and workplaces in our Borough in supporting this worthy cause. The steering group has held numerous events in Brentwood, Shenfield, Hutton and the villages to raise the profile of Fairtrade across the borough and I a
Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne today revealed more evidence of the economic benefits of...
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