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
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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
Social costs argument to be heard in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is to hear a case challenging the way councils in England can consider their finances when assessing people for social care. A severely disabled man - known as KM - and four charities will say care should be the same wherever a person lives.
7 Feb 2012
Social costs argument to be heard in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is to hear a case challenging the way councils in England can consider their finances when assessing people for social care. A severely disabled man - known as KM - and four charities will say care should be the same wherever a person lives.
7 Feb 2012
Farron calls on 2012 to be 'Year of the apprentice'
Following the publishing of new figures yesterday, which revealed a 96% increase in the number of apprenticeships available to young people in Westmorland and Lonsdale in 2011, Tim Farron has called on 2012 to be the Year of the Apprentice in the South Lakes.
7 Feb 2012
COUNCIL BACKS MOTION TO TACKLE UNFAIR PETROL PRICES IN BEDFORD BOROUGH
Bedford Borough Council has backed a campaign to reduce the unfairly inflated petrol and diesel prices charged across the...
7 Feb 2012