Knight of the long knives
THE man who blew the whistle on a Royal Borough political adviser is refusing to come out of the shadows after exposing an alleged smear campaign.
12 Mar 2010
National News
Natural England requests 'call in' of planning permission decision for Lydd Airport
Natural England has written the Government Office of the South East (GOSE) requesting that Shepway District Council's resolution to grant planning permission for the London Ashford Airport (LAA) at Lydd be 'called in' for decision by the Secretary of State.
12 Mar 2010
Cash Crisis at Basingstoke Hospital
This week's announcement of funding cuts at Basingstoke Hospital is a cause for great concern. (see Gazette, Monday 8th March). At a time when the population served by the Hospital continues to increase, this is a double blow. Whilst the hospital NHS trust will do its best to manage the process, much of the real change needed is beyond their powers.
12 Mar 2010
Chip and Bin - what do you think
The national press have run stories over the past week after it was announced 2.6 million bins had been chipped. Whether you're concerned about the every growing powers of the 'big brother' state or you're in the 'being monitored is only an issue if you're up to no good' is always worth a debate, Please see Cllr Gavin James blog where you can read his latest blog.
12 Mar 2010
Repeat the Campaign against Plastic Bags
Epsom & Ewell Lib Dems have asked the Daily Mail to re-launch its campaign against the use of plastic bags.
12 Mar 2010
We need to reform public sector pensions - Webb
Commenting on today's [Friday] NAO report on public sector pensions, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Steve Webb said:
12 Mar 2010