Councillor Richard Whitehouse of Springvale Ward has been approached by residents of Waverley Crescent regarding the repeated damage to the island in the middle of their cul-de-sac. The damage has generally been done by delivery vans driving up on to the grassed parts of the island. The grass was repaired once only to be cut up again within a few days. The offenders will be pursued and if possible made to pay the reinstatement costs.
I have just emerged from a meeting with the new Chief Constable of Bedfordshire, Alf Hitchcock, who confirmed that merger plans with Hertfordshire (or anywhere else) are 'dead.' We of course had excellent news last year when the bid to merge the forces was blocked after Home Office intervention, but to hear the leadership of the Force itself, which had been heavily in favour of merging, rule it out categorically is fantastic for all of us who have campaigned to save our local police force.
Local residents have been in touch with us after seeing the RA Residents' Party campaigning in Epsom High Street to "save Epsom...
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government to look again at plans, drawn up by the previous Labour government, to privatise the RAF Search and Rescue service following their suspension last week.
Local MP Tim Farron pledged his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day by signing a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons...
The Folkestone Winter Shelter has helped 29 people with overnight accommodation, food and support in just 7 weeks. The shelter provides a place to stay for those who would otherwise sleep rough. During the coldest months of December to February, the project brings together local churches, organisations and volunteers.