The Wiltshire Core Strategy was drawn up over the last three years through consultation with local people, businesses and organisations. At the last minute, after all the consultation, Wiltshire Conservatives threw in a new policy to ban windmills in the county.
Enquiries to Chelmsford sports centres about Olympic sports have seen a significant increase since the beginning of the Games in July, confirming Chelmsford residents have been inspired to become part of the Olympic Legacy.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has celebrated another victory in his campaign to bring jobs and investment to Cumbria as the government announces Rural Growth Network funding for our area.
Liberal Democrat crime spokesperson Cllr Pru Jupe has today launched a 'call for evidence' as part of her work to create a new domestic violence strategy for Cumbria Police.
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a new charge that local authorities in England and Wales can impose on development in their area. The money generated will contribute to the funding of infrastructure.
The answer is no, but the Tory press has been mis-using data to allege that they are. Here's an article from Sustrans :