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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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A real improvement to the heart of Hollycroft

We were delighted to be at the opening of the new supermarket in Clifton Way. It has taken years to reach this point and we hope that this at last will be a turning point in everyone's fortunes. Hard on the heels comes the news that the Deveron Way Church is being given the go ahead to proceed with the proposed community centre which will open up onto the Clifton Way forecourt. For this to be successful everyone on Hollycroft will have to work together. Now we need to see progress on expanding the nearby medical facilities.

12 Feb 2007
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A nasty surprise for Stoke Road

Someone, somewhere had the bright idea to impose a travellers transit site on the road to Stoke Golding, about 450 yards from Morrisons. Were you consulted because we certainly were not! In our view controversial proposals should be subject to public consultation at the earliest possible moment. We are hopeful that these particular plans have been dropped - but why pick on Stoke Road in the first place?

12 Feb 2007
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Dundee City Council Finance Convener says services properly funded in the City

Dundee City Council Finance Convener Cllr Fraser Macpherson today (Monday 12th February) said that the City Council's service proposals for the new financial year will be "fully costed and properly funded." This follows claims by independent councillor Ian Borthwick about the cost of various service improvements councillors were campaigning for.

12 Feb 2007
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Cllr John Stanley

Cllr John Stanley

Former Mayor, Councillor John Stanley, died suddenly on Saturday after a short illness. He was active to the end and was still involved in a number of projects. He had every intention of standing again for the Trinity Ward of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council which he represented for 8 years alongside Councillor David Cope.

12 Feb 2007
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British Government referred to the European Commission over BAE

The Liberal Democrats are referring the British government to the European Commission over the abandonment of the investigation into BAE Systems' dealings in Saudi Arabia. This follows a Commission answer to a question from Chris Davies MEP, that non-action by a member state could be regarded as sanctioning of the payment of bribes. If the Commission finds that its rules have been broken, the government could face a potentially unlimited fine.

12 Feb 2007
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