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Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

14 Sep 2022
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Liz Lynne and Euro MPs press EU Commissioner Lazlo Andor on elder abuse and long term care

Lib Dem Euro MP Liz Lynne has demanded more action to protect elderly people in long term care at a cross party meeting between MEPs and Employment and Social Affairs Commissioner Laszlo Andor in Brussels. The purpose of the meeting of the Parliament's Age Intergroup yesterday was for MEPs with a special interest on age issues to quiz the Commissioner directly about issues affecting older people across the European Union.

15 May 2010
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PCT quizzed on respite care money

In 2008 the government announced it was doubling the amount of money to fund rest periods for long-term carers, £50m was to be spent in 2010 and £100m next year. Two charities, the Princess Royal Trust for Carers and the Crossroads Care Charity, have recently analysed FOI (freedom of information) requests from 100 PCTs and claim only 23% of this years money has been used to increase services for carers.

15 May 2010
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Epsom Clock Tower

Calling all Town Centre Residents

The ongoing problems of noise, vandalism and general disruption in the early hours in Epsom town centre is the focus of a meeting to be held on 20th May.

15 May 2010
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