Council Budget Smacks of Hypocrisy and Cynicism
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council's ruling Residents' Association group of councillors presented their 2010/11 budget on Tuesday 16th February, but it didn't please the Lib Dems at all.
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Epsom & Ewell Borough Council's ruling Residents' Association group of councillors presented their 2010/11 budget on Tuesday 16th February, but it didn't please the Lib Dems at all.
Sometimes you just couldn't make it up. After 2 months of traffic misery, BT have condemned us to another 11 day delay.
In an impressive display of 'Group unity' RA Councillors voted unanimously on Tuesday evening to follow their party line and back the imposition of parking charges on disabled people in all council-run car parks, even if they qualify for a 'Blue Badge'.
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.
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debate on a motion from the Liberal Democrats recommending that the County Council's on-street parking scheme be withdrawn.
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.