Political challenge over classrooms
Brentwood MP Eric Pickles has been challenged to speak out following accusations the council's planning chairman bulldozed through an application for his political leader.
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30 Jul 2008
National News
Challenge to MP Pickles on former Tory Mayor's actions
Brentwood's Liberal Democrats have challenged local MP, Eric Pickles, Shadow Communities and Local Government Secretary, to state his views regarding the conduct of Planning Chair and former Conservative Mayor, Cllr Frank Kenny, on a planning application made by his "very good friend", Cllr Brandon Lewis. Cllr Lewis is a Director of Woodlands School, the subject of the application, Leader of Brentwood Council and Parliamentary Candidate for Great Yarmouth.
29 Jul 2008
Bedford's older people let down by Labour
"Labour is letting down the elderly in more ways than one" says Liberal Democrat parliamentary campaigner.
29 Jul 2008
LIB DEMS SHIFT FOCUS TO TACKLE LABOUR
THE Liberal Democrats are to focus on unseating Labour MPs at the next General Election - meaning many in the North East could be in trouble.
29 Jul 2008
HUNDREDS SIGN POST OFFICE PETITION
HUNDREDS of people have signed the Liberal Democrat petition to save Newcastle's Post Offices.
29 Jul 2008
Shepway to consider Sellindge recycling and digestion plant application
Controversial plans to build an anaeobic digestion plant and materials recycling recycling facility at Otterpool Quarry in Sellindge will be discussed by Shepway District Council's Development Control Committee this week.
29 Jul 2008
