The Liberal Democrat Group has responded to recent reports about Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP) in the East Midlands and specifically one in Leicestershire. Whilst no final proposal has been made, the Liberal Democrat opposition group has highlighted its initial view.
Lib Dem councillors in Epsom and Ewell are keeping a close eye on empty Disabled Parking bays in the Town Hall car park, since the council increased provision from 9 up to 20 bays, earlier this month.
Charles Kennedy, the former Liberal Democrat leader, has denied the accusation that he has discussed joining the Labour Party. But the story has the ring of truth about it -- certainly, many disgruntled Lib Dems would sympathise if he has -- and as the news originated in a post by my old friend Mark Seddon, former editor of the Tribune and one-time member of Labour's NEC, I'm inclined to believe that there's something in it.
Stuck with an old clapped-out car? Unsure how to get rid of it? Bedford Borough Council is joining with Keep Britain Tidy to ask local residents to donate their old banger to Giveacar.co.uk.
Kent Highways have advised that because of a sewer collapse, it will be necessary to close Warren Road, Folkestone. This is due to commence from 24 August 2010 and it is likely the road will be closed for up to 2 weeks as a result of these emergency sewer repair works.
In aid of the Folkestone Gurkha Memorial Fund, on 24th September, the Tower Theatre Folkestone will host the first UK solo performance by International Nepalese classical guitarist Kishor Gurung.
