First success for MP's Campaign for Better Rural Broadband
Tim Farron MP has secured the extension of the North Cumbria Broadband pilot scheme to cover the whole county.
24 Nov 2010
National News
The Short, Short List: Kent down to three for Kent Highway Services' core maintenance contract
Kent County Council Cabinet member for Highways, Nick Chard, has announced the 3 companies to make the final shortlist for the Kent highway Services "Term Maintenance Contract". The final three are:
23 Nov 2010
Lib Dems launch their annual Snowy Roads Survey for Winter 2010-11
This week sees the launch of the Lib Dems annual "Snowy Roads" survey for the Windsor Constituency. The on-line survey allows residents to report snow season road and pavement black-spots and also where they are really happy with how the council has responded to snowfall. The survey results are used to contribute to our submissions to the council in advance of the following winter - thereby helping to improve the information available.
23 Nov 2010
Newcastle Land Value research bid
An academic at Northumbria University is keen to progress with a research project for one of his built environment postgraduates which could be highly significant in preparation for an eventual implementation of LVT in the UK.
23 Nov 2010
New Chair for Brentwood & Ongar Lib Dems
Cllr Nigel Clarke has been elected as Chair of Brentwood & Ongar Liberal Democrats after his ward colleague, Cllr Karen Chilvers, completed her full three year term in charge of the local party.
23 Nov 2010
Cooperative idea popular
Residents attending a recent meeting, organised by the West Gosforth Ward Committee following representations, have shown interest in developing a cooperative business or another similar type of social enterprise in Gosforth.
23 Nov 2010