An Executive investment of £20 million in energy efficiency will help save up to £70 million over the next five years for spending on schools, health and other public services across Scotland.
Government Inspectors vetting Surrey's plans for the 35,400 new homes demanded by John Prescott, have recommended startling changes in a report just revealed to Councillors following their "examination in public" hearings. These include a further 350 additional homes to be built in Epsom & Ewell by 2016.
Responding to a report commissioned by the Passenger Transport Executive Group into bus services outside London, John Thurso MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, said:
Commenting on reports that the latest Government figures on climate change will show an increase in carbon emissions, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
An innovative new project in North Lanarkshire which will produce clean, green fuel from used fats and oils was launched today.
At the County Council meeting on March 23rd, Lib Dem councillor Colin Taylor commented that pictures of the new County Hall show a glass-clad building. Such buildings tend to feel too hot in summer and too cold in winter - or use lots of energy maintaining comfort.
