Bid to make worship optional in schools rejected by Peers
Three amendments were moved by Liberal Democrat Lord Avebury during the Report Stage of the Education Bill last week.
31 Oct 2011
National News
Kent Faces £1.5 million loss despite Iceland’s Unfreezing of Kent Cash
Lib Dem Kent Finance Spokesman Tim Prater has welcomed news that Kent county Council should now recover the large majority of money from its investments in Icelandic banks, but has pointed out that losses and costs over recovery of the funds will still have cost Kent CC around £1.5 million.
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31 Oct 2011
Lib Dems condemn “Out of touch” Conservative Surrey
Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have condemned the County Council's Conservative administration after an official survey showed that residents consider them out of touch.
31 Oct 2011
Provision of Disabled Parking Bays Under Review
A meeting of the borough council's Environment Committee decided, on the chairman's casting vote, not to convert any of the 20 disabled parking bays back for general use.
31 Oct 2011
Funding win will create 500 jobs and could transform Kendal
A new £2.75million grant will create 500 South Lakes jobs and safeguard a further 250,and could potentially transform Kendal, says local MP, Tim Farron, who worked as part of a team to win the award.
31 Oct 2011
Chelmsford fireworks night on Saturday will raise money for local good causes
Chelmsford's major charity fireworks event is set to be bigger and better this year, raising money for various local good causes. It is organised by Chelmsford Round Table in Admirals Park, Rainsford Road, CM1 2PJ on Saturday 5 November 2011. Gates open for children's funfair at 6.00pm; 6.30pm Heart FM Roadshow live on stage; 7.30pm Firework Display.
31 Oct 2011