Biomass report could have gone further - Baker
Commenting on the publication of the Biomass Taskforce's Report, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP said:
25 Oct 2005
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Container on its way to help Earthquake Victims!
Well over 1000 boxes of blankets, tents and vital supplies are on their way in a huge 40 foot container to the Bhimber District of Azad Kashmir. The container was filled in a frantic 2 hour effort last Friday involving dozens of local people. Volunteers came from as far as Warrington and Preston to join the local effort.
24 Oct 2005
Government's school plans will create chaos and unfairness
The Liberal Democrats have slammed the Government's latest plans to introduce independent state secondary schools. Edward Davey, Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary said "Whether the Government calls them trust or grant maintained schools, allowing every school the power to select pupils will create chaos and greater unfairness."
24 Oct 2005
Please consider others for a good time at Halloween
Kent Police have issued guidance to "trick and treaters", and those who are are worried by them, over the Halloween period. Their advice to those worried about strangers coming to their door at Halloween, particularly those calling late in the evening is:
24 Oct 2005
Changes to Refuse Collection- Update
Lib Dem councillor Pat Brooks is concerned that some residents did not receive correct information when their refuse collection day changed. Some residents did not receive information leaflets and some collections were missed by the contractors.
24 Oct 2005
Government action 'damaging' green power industries
Problems with a government grant programme are damaging the UK's renewable power industry. Two schemes providing financial support for small green energy schemes are ending this year, and the replacement programmes have yet to materialise.
23 Oct 2005