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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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Major Grappenhall and Appleton planning applications deferred for proper scrutiny

The major planning applications to build 770 houses on Homes and Community Agency Land in Grappenhall and Appleton were deferred by Warrington's Development Management Committee on Wednesday night. This followed sustained pressure from Liberal Democrat Councillors led by Ryan Bate, Judith Wheeler and Bob Barr, to ensure that the community has a say on how these areas are developed and what infrastructure must be in place before new homes are occupied.

WLD
28 Apr 2017
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326 obese children reveal failure of Tory childhood obesity strategy

Over three hundred 10 year olds in Maldon district are obese, according to government data released today. Despite the Conservative's publication last year of a Childhood Obesity Plan, over a third of 10 year olds in England are overweight, and one in five classed as obese. Public Health England regards childhood obesity as one of the most serious public health challenges for the 21st century. Obese children and adolescents are at an increased risk of developing various health problems, and are also more likely to become obese adults.

28 Apr 2017
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