Folkestone's East ward goes to the polls
Voters in the East ward of Folkestone will be going to the polls tomorrow to elect a new District Councillor to serve alongside Cllr Janet Andrews.
21 Apr 2004
News
Clean water funds drop while Euro Ministers block money for projects - Baker
A report released today by a group of leading NGOs, including WWF and Oxfam, slams World Governments for failing to take the world's water crisis seriously. The UK is way behind its UN water targets with less than 2% of its aid budget dedicated to providing clean water in the poorest countries.
20 Apr 2004
Sustainable development consultation hides government inactivity - Baker
Commenting ahead of tomorrow's launch of the Government's consultation process for a new sustainable development strategy, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
20 Apr 2004
Referendum on European Constitution a welcome move.
The likely decision to hold a referendum on the European Constitution was welcomed today by Totnes Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson, Mike Treleaven. Commenting on the news he said:
19 Apr 2004
Kingsbridge Community College congratulated on outstanding OFSTED report.
The official report on Kingsbridge Community College following their recent OFSTED inspection was released today. The College was judged to be an excellent school which, in OFSTED speak is the highest accolade that can be given. Indeed this is the first time that the inspector has given that rating in over 200 inspections and puts the College in the top 200 secondary schools nation wide. Speaking after the report was issued Totnes Parliamentary Spokesperson, Mike Treleaven said:
19 Apr 2004
Supermarkets must source organic food locally - George
Supermarkets are still failing to buy home grown organic produce, and continue to import large quantities from abroad, according to a Soil Association report.
19 Apr 2004