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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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Why is the north east falling behind in getting new powers to control its own destiny?

Dr Wendy Taylor, prospective Liberal Democrat candidate for the Newcastle East parliamentary constituency, has welcomed the prospect of major devolution for the North East after the Coalition Government announced plans to transfer responsibility for health and social care to the Greater Manchester local authorities, but has warned that the opportunity is being squandered by the inability of the region's Labour council leaders to get their act together.

26 Feb 2015
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Cllr Neil Sandison

Neil shines a light …

Sometimes listening really closely to what people are saying can give a revealing insight into what they are thinking.

26 Feb 2015
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COUNCIL SLAMMED FOR SLASHING PARISH GRANTS

ADMINISTRATION IGNORES MINISTER Despite widespread anger across the County and the direct intervention of a Government Minister, the Conservative Council has gone ahead and scrapped grants of over £1 million to town and parish councils across Shropshire. This despite the Government specifically giving the Council the money for this purpose.

26 Feb 2015
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