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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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More consultation needed on licenses - Cllr Bill Crooks

A music license (for concerts) has been granted to Gopsall Hall Farm near to the small hamlet of Bilstone, in Hinckley and Bosworth. The licence is for up to 200 people in the first year to attend concerts and if the concert is successful the licence would then advance for up to 5000 people over a four year period. The application asked for up to 6 events a year.

1 Mar 2013
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Passing of tougher new laws on metal theft welcomed

Two Hinckley and Bosworth Councillors have welcomed the passing of a law to clamp down on metal theft. The Scrap Metal Dealers Bill was passed through parliament earlier this month. The changes include the banning of cash payments at scrap metal yards; payment may only be by cheque or by an electronic transfer of funds (authorised by credit or debit card or otherwise) so it will be easier to trace people who are selling stolen metal.

1 Mar 2013
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Stunning victory in Eastleigh

Rochdale LibDems have hailed last night's result for the Eastleigh by-election has a significant turning point. The election saw a magnificent victory for the LibDem party as the voters of Eastleigh elected Mike Thornton to be their next Member of Parliament.

1 Mar 2013
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Leics Lib Dems challenge Tory Budget!

Last Wednesday, the Conservatives passed their budget with £79 million in cuts over the next four years, £30 million of which haven't yet been identified. They've even had to drop their trademark policy of freezing council tax - they're planning yearly rises of 1.5% starting from next year.

28 Feb 2013
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