Dee Doocey, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Olympics Spokesperson, when asked to comment on the decision taken by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) to award the broadcasting contract for the 2012 Paralympics to Channel 4, a free to view broadcaster, said:
I am not allowed to tell you what went on at the Corporate JNCC meeting last night. The whole meeting is held in what's called part 2. This means the public and press are excluded.
The Liberal Democrats have announced they will fight the General Election on four key principles, designed to make Britain a fairer place.
An email from Kent County Council Environment, Highways and Waste Cabinet member Nick Chard arrived with Tim Prater today, detailing the responsibilities of Local Authorities, individuals and businesses to clear ice and snow. Tim had always hoped the view that an individual could be sued for clearing snow if then someone fell was an urban myth. Seems not. Nick says:
Ever wondered where Epsom & Ewell's recyclables end up? A comprehensive list of what happens to them is this week's recycling feature.
Alternative arrangements for dealing with the backlog of rubbish across Blackburn with Darwen are set to continue tomorrow, Wednesday.