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Surrey Police Plans for more Bobbies on the Beat

Surrey Police Authority is to hold a widespread public consultation on their plans to expand their force by about 200 new constables, paid for by cutting about 50 senior officers and relocating Police Stations to council offices and supermarkets. About 100 of the new officers would join the neighbourhood police teams of "Bobbies on the Beat". This initiative has been supported by the Lib Dem members of the Surrey Police Authority.

Tories Abandon Environment

The Tories have published a list of 'Ten reasons to vote Conservative' which did not include any reference to the environment or climate change.

Lib Dem MEP secures action for "post-active citizens" in France

SCC Tories underspend Millions whilst slashing Services

Last minute papers tabled at the Cabinet meeting of the Conservative administration running Surrey County Council has revealed an underspend of £22.5m on the capital budget, plus a further underspend of £38.2m on its revenue budget for 2010/11, in the year ending 31 March 2011.

European Parliament extends consumer rights to on-line purchases

The European Parliament has voted today on a number of important amendments to improve consumer rights in the EU. The votes amend the European Commission's proposal for a new consumer rights directive intended to update and replace a set of four existing laws regarding sales of goods and services from business-to-consumer. The vote on the overall text was postponed in order to keep open the chance for a first reading agreement with the Council.

On-Street Parking – Tories Refuse Debate, Despite Massive Public Outcry

At the Surrey County Council meeting today Conservative Councillors blocked debate on a motion from the Liberal Democrats recommending that the County Council's on-street parking scheme be withdrawn.

On-street Parking Petition