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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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72% of the British public say no to nuclear power and yes to wind. Greenpeace projects poll result onto Sizewell nuclear plant in Suffolk, UK ©Greenpeace

New nuclear a reckless mistake says Hughes

Commenting ahead of Government proposals that will fast-track a new generation of nuclear power stations, Simon Hughes said "A new generation of nuclear power stations will be a colossal mistake regardless of where they are built."

10 Nov 2009
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Rochdale's MP Paul Rowen

ROWEN SPEAKS OUT OVER EMPTY PROPERTY RATES

Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has questioned the Department for Communities and Local Government over empty property rate relief. Barbara Follett MP has responded to the concerns Paul put forward over the strain empty property rates are putting on small and local businesses. The Minister has stated that there are no plans to continue a £15,000 exemption threshold after April 2010. Business rates on empty property will then be levied on any properties with rateable values over £2,200.

10 Nov 2009
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Fraud warning to residents

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is advising residents to be on their guard following reports of possible fraudulent activity in the Borough. According to information received by the Council, telephone calls are being made to residents advising them their Council Tax banding has been changed and they are to receive rebates backdated to 1 April 1993.

9 Nov 2009
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