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LIB DEMS CALL FOR REFORM OF LOCAL TAX

Liberal Democrats at Essex County Council have called for a fundamental review of how local councils obtain their finance. The group is seeking to charge local taxpayers on their ability to pay rather than the unfair council tax as now and a better deal from central government.

31 Oct 2007
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LIB DEMS PLAN TO TACKLE EXCESSIVE PACKAGING

Liberal Democrats at Essex County Council have backed proposals to deal with excess packaging of goods, which include giving consumers the right to send their packaging back to the manufacturers. The proposals were part of a bill presented to the House of Commons by Lib Dem MP Jo Swinson.

31 Oct 2007
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Lib Dems oppose Council's "No Choice" consultation on urban sprawl and town cramming

Chelmsford Council is risking urban sprawl, town cramming and unsustainable development over the next 14 years and beyond. By proposing now to squeeze even more houses into the current town area, they will worsen the already stretched local services. That is the view of the local Liberal Democrats in their response to the latest round of forward planning consultation. Consultation finished on Tuesday (30th) on the North Chelmsford Area Action Plan, and the Site Allocations Document for the rest of the Borough.

30 Oct 2007
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