Liberal Democrats Propose a Carbon Neutral Britain by 2050
The Liberal Democrats today revealed radical proposals to transform Britain into an international leader in tackling climate change, making the country carbon neutral by 2050.
28 Aug 2007
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Lib Dems urge immigrant amnesty
Illegal immigrants should be given "selective amnesty" to allow them to earn the right to British citizenship, the Liberal Democrats have said. Home affairs spokesman Nick Clegg MP said "Those staying long-term should be able to apply for permanent residence. But they should be required to fulfil a series of conditions, such as the ability to speak English", he added. Mr Clegg told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that the problem of long-term illegal immigrants needed to be tackled. "This, frankly, is just in recognition of the fact that, because of incompetence or mismanagement in the immigration system over many years, we have very large numbers of people who live in this kind of twilight world of illegality and, in many cases, exploitation in the workplace which we need to deal with," he said.
28 Aug 2007
Expand flood warnings systems urges report
A report released today has warned that a nationwide warning system on flash rainfall flooding is urgently needed if Britain is to be able to cope with another deluge of rain like that which hit the country in June. The independent report into why Hull suffered so badly and was left inundated with flood water has recommended the Environment Agency issue warnings that cover extreme rainfall. Hull City Council, which commissioned the report, found 7,000 homes were flooded and 1,300 businesses affected after a normal month's worth of rain fell in 24 hours. The IRB called for the Environment Agency to look with "great urgency" at whether its current Floodline system of warnings for river and tidal flooding can be expanded to cover flash rainfall incidents
27 Aug 2007
Lottery bid for Springvale Park
Cllr Malcolm Gwinnett has held discussions with Council Officers and it has been agreed that Springvale Park will be included in a general bid to the lottery for improvements to different parks across Wolverhampton. If successful the money will be used to enhance the walkways through the woodland area, provide a natural woodland style play area and also be used to reinstate the pool which once teamed with wildlife. This park is a real gem and Springvale residents have been urged to visit it.
26 Aug 2007
Farron backs Age Concern in care charging battle
Local MP Tim Farron goes to the Age Concern AGM at midday today as county council bosses continue to push forward plans for charging for day care for the elderly. At the meeting, Tim will be talking to many people who make use of day care.
26 Aug 2007
Springvale Focus advertiser receives award
A long time advertiser in the Springvale Ward Focus ,Caddick Butcher's of Childs Avenue, Woodcross, a has gained the top award for health and hygiene in Wolverhampton. Just four premises in the whole of the City gained the top grade and Caddick's was the only butcher's. Cllr Mike Heap said, "Anyone who shops here can see how spotlessly clean the butcher's is and as a result official recognition by Environmental Health is a fitting reward."
25 Aug 2007