Environmental Forum for Haywards Heath
Cllrs. Charlotte Jones and Trevor Fisher are proposing that Haywards Heath Town Council takes action to set up an Environmental Forum in the Town. Charlotte said
30 Jul 2007
National News
Green Tax Switch Needed to Cut Carbon Emissions and Reverse Spiralling Cost of Using Public Transport
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have repeated their calls for a Green Tax Switch to protect the environment and reward individuals for making sustainable choices after the Labour Government admitted that the cost of using public transport has spiralled since 1997.
30 Jul 2007
"Family First" service under threat
The Family First service, which helps prevent young people having to go into care, is under threat as Surrey County Council pulls its funding from this project. The service, which is a partnership between the County Council and the children's charity NCH, helps young people who have been excluded from school or who have problems at home.
30 Jul 2007
Lib Dems Call for Urgency in Transport Coordination
John Doran, Lib Dem spokesman on Transport, last week proposed a motion calling for more urgency in the development of the Transport Co-ordination Centre (TCC). In October 2004 the Executive of the Council had endorsed the proposal to set up a TCC, which was backed by all parties because it was claimed that there could be a 10% saving on a budget of £45 million.
30 Jul 2007
Dundee LibDems back calls for a simplified benefits system
Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Monday 30th July) backed calls for the benefits system to be simplified.
30 Jul 2007
Gurkha Pensions Increased: To JUST over £130 a month
A "significant" 19% boost to Gurkha pensions announced by the Ministry of Defence only brings a standard Gurkha pension to £131 a month - described by Folkestone Gurkha Councillor Dhan Gurung as "a joke".
30 Jul 2007