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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
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
Kent Primary School Applications Start 8 November
Is your child due to start school in September 2011? Parents can apply for primary school places between Monday 8 November 2010 and Saturday 15 January 2011. Thousands of families from Kent will submit applications for up to three schools of their choice.
3 Nov 2010
Temporary Road Closure of Caesar's Way, Folkestone from 19 November 2010
Kent Highway Services have advised that it will It will be necessary to close Caesar's Way, Cheriton, Folkestone on or after 19 November 2010 for up to 1 day. The road will be closed from the junction with Biggins Wood Road, to enable carriageway repairs and resurfacing to be carried out.
3 Nov 2010
Opposition to banqueting suite plans continues
A planning application for a huge banqueting suite on the land to the rear of Hilton Road, bordering Monmore Grange was made. The Springvale Focus Team and local residents sprang quickly into action. Cllr Mike Heap said, "We rapidly organised an information leaflet and petition to the neighbouring houses which people could bring to Hilton Hall. This attracted hundreds of signatures and individuals also wrote letters of objection."
3 Nov 2010
Council Sees Sense Over Free Bus Passes
Liberal Democrats at County Hall are pleased that proposals to limit the use of free bus passes are likely to be ditched.
3 Nov 2010
Pay-by-phone to park in Bedford
Residents in Bedford and visitors to town may have noticed the new signage on the pay and display parking ticket machines advertising the facility now available to enable you to pay by phone for parking. I launched the 'RinGo' scheme at Melbourne Street Car Park last week, and have had some good feedback so far from residents who have used the service. The purpose of this is simply to make paying for parking easier and more convenient, whether you are using one of the Council-run car parks or on-street parking. Payment can even be made via an iPhone app (other smartphones are available!).
3 Nov 2010
Epsom & Ewell will join Tourism South East
A proposal from Epsom & Ewell's Liberal Democrat councillors that the borough should join Tourism South East (TSE) has been successful. Cllr Anna Jones is delighted that her proposal, which had first been discussed by the Environment Committee, then the whole Council and then the Leisure Committee, has now received broad support.
3 Nov 2010
