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Plan needed for crucial site

Local Liberal Democrats are calling for the community to be involved in drawing up a masterplan for the area affected by Essex County Council's plan to move Epping Junior School from the top of St John's Road to a site with the Infants School in Coronation Hill.

24 Apr 2007
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More Control On Mobile Masts

Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield is supporting a new Bill that aims to bring mobile phone masts under strict planning control and bring in the 'precautionary principle', giving extra safeguards for schools, homes, and medical facilities from the risk of excessive radiation.

24 Apr 2007
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Funding Hurdles For Community Radio Must Be Removed

Speaking in a House of Commons debate today on Community Radio and Television, Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield said: "The funding structures demanded for community radio stations may prevent more stations from being established and prevent those that have been given licences from taking to the air.

24 Apr 2007
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Youth Shelters? by Don Jones

Youth shelters are becoming more popular around the country. The idea is that young people have their own space in an area that has been agreed by the community. Youngsters hanging around bus stops and convenience shops can be intimidating for many people. We want to work with local people to see if a youth shelter would work in Devizes.

23 Apr 2007
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