By-election news - Lib Dems make net gain
A number of local authority by-elections took place yesterday (9 Dec) and Lib Dems made a net gain of one seat. Here are the details:
10 Dec 2010
National News
Plasma TV's on the Taxpayers Expense
Labour Councillors enjoy watching their large plasma TV in their Group room at Leicester Town Hall.
10 Dec 2010
Fenham Pool
While swimming in some parts of the city is in serious decline the poll continues to go from strength to strength. This is a tremendous achievement by Fenham Swimming Project, a community group that took the pool over after it had been closed in 2003 by the then Labour-controlled council.
10 Dec 2010
Down Grange Playing Fields
The proposal to build 100 houses on part of Down Grange Playing
10 Dec 2010
Colchester MP's "No" vote to Tuition Fees
Bob being presented with a 'Thank You' card for signing the NUS's fees pledge by Kishor Krishnamoorthi, President of the Students Union at Essex University
9 Dec 2010
Calling Shepway Building Companies...
Shepway District Council are "looking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to provide for the following minor works services: all minor works including building, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, decorating, routine repairs to Shepway District Council owned corporate properties."
9 Dec 2010