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9 Sep 2011
National News
Chelmsford residents can now recycle juice cartons
Chelmsford Borough Council has now begun collecting liquid food and drinks cartons such as Tetra Pak, as part of its kerbside recycling service. Residents of Chelmsford now have the opportunity to recycle even more of their household waste.
9 Sep 2011
ALTER to oppose extension of criminal law for squatting
If squatters take over your home, it is a criminal offence. Other properties are protected only by civil law. The Conservative Justice Minister Crispin Blunt has launched a consultation which proposes that squatting in all properties should be criminalized. Surely this is in our best interests?
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8 Sep 2011
Campaigners lobby minister to keep people “On the buses”
A Hinckley and Bosworth borough councillor was amongst a group of bus campaigners who travelled to London by vintage bus to lobby...
8 Sep 2011
Exam Congratulations to Staff and Students in the Borough’s Schools
With the school year starting again for most schools across the Borough this week, I want to add my congratulations to students...
8 Sep 2011
Cuts to senior Council staff
The Conservative Administration has announced it would cut the pay bill for senior staff at the Council, finally giving in to a long campaign from the Wiltshire Liberal Democrats. However, whilst savings are to be welcomed, local Lib Dems have questioned the detail of the cuts, which would apparently leave the Council leaderless.
8 Sep 2011