Commenting on the Government's policing White Paper which calls for police forces to make savings of £500m, Chris Huhne said "The police should make efficiency savings, but it is difficult to see how these cuts will not affect front-line policing without reform of working practices."
Dr Charles West, Parliamentary Candidate for Shrewsbury and Atcham was part of a team of Liberal Democrats who joined tens of thousands marching through the streets of London today. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg and Simon Hughes MP lead the Liberal Democrat delegation pressing for strong government action to reduce the effects of global warming.
The papers for the Planning Committee meeting on 10 December include a recommendation to refuse the Planning Application for Horton Water Tower. The reasons given are the effect on adjacent dwellings and the effect on the appearance of the existing tower. The actual decision to refuse or to permit will be taken in public on Thursday by the councillors on the Planning Committee.
Christmas Lights have now gone up in Epsom's High Street. They are generally similar to those displayed last year. However the familiarity of the scene masks the efforts that have gone on so that shoppers in Epsom can enjoy the spectacle.
There was a good turn-out at the Public Meeting on Monday 30th November organised by Epsom's Lib Dems. Local residents were given an opportunity to exchange views on the redevelopment proposals for Epsom Station. The planning application still hasn't been registered by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, who are understood to be calling for clearer drawings to be supplied.
A report into the benefits of sharing a Chief Executive with Essex County Council failed to fully explain what benefit this brings to Brentwood residents.
