There's no money left - but I'll put social justice first
My Labour predecessor, Liam Byrne, left me a note saying 'Dear Chief Secretary, There's no money left.' He may claim this is joke, but sadly it is all too true.
DLMPCST
18 May 2010
National News
Waves Car Park in now open
A new five storey multi storey car park in Blackburn town centre has opened. It is adjacent to the Waves leisure centre, King George's Hall and Blackburn College in Feilden Street, off the new orbital route along Montague Street on the west side of town.
18 May 2010
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Today was the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). Around the country, town halls, businesses and other properties flew the rainbow flag to raise awareness of prejudice and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.
17 May 2010
Government Follows in Bedford Borough Council's Footsteps!
I was pleased to see that the new Coalition Government has decided to follow Bedford Borough Council's lead and sign up to the 10:10 Climate Change Campaign!
17 May 2010
Sandgate Bathing Water Quality - test results now available
Sandgate's beach is tested regularly over the peak season months for the quality of the bathing water. The results of those tests can now be seen by visiting the link below.
17 May 2010
International Day Against Homophobia: London MEP calls for action at home and abroad
To mark International Day against Homophobia, Liberal Democrat European justice & human rights spokeswoman and London MEP Sarah Ludford, a Vice-Chair of the Liberal Democrat LGBT group Delga and an active member of the European Parliament lesbian & gay rights intergroup said, "Homophobia is still widespread in the 21st century and the fight against it must be reinforced. It can be vicious and life-threatening, as in aggressive legislation abroad; prejudiced, as in attitudes even in EU countries; or insidious as in football or the media here. Whatever from it takes, it is unacceptable."
17 May 2010