The count for the election to choose the 2012 LGBT+ Lib Dems executive took place at North West Lib Dem regional conference this weekend. This was a hotly contested election including some 19 candidates for the 9 General Executive Member positions.
County Councillor Colin Taylor has welcomed news of almost £6,000,000 extra for schools in Surrey, including over £500,000 extra for schools within the Epsom & Ewell constituency, particularly for Epsom Primary School, one of the three primary schools in his county division where he serves as a school governor.
More action has been under way to tackle inconsiderate neighbours and anti-social behaviour in Fawdon.
New Plans for the future of Windsor Fire Station opened to public consultation on 3rd October 2011, closing on 3rd January. Make sure you have your say by clicking the link below to download the Fire Authority's plan.
You currently have the chance to voice your views on two Council policies - the policy in connection with Letting Boards and the policy relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The decisions on these policies will be important for North Jesmond.
All businesses have to pay Non-Domestic Rates (NDR). Although councils collect the rate the money is all snaffled by central government, which then gives some of it back to local councils. However there is a system of rate relief, partly obligatory (funded by government), and partly discretionary (funded by local councils, who can decide how much relief to give).