Call this a "Golden Legacy"?
At tonight's District Council Cabinet meeting, report number C/03/26 will shatter Cllr Rory Love's claims that the Tory administration left Council finances in a healthy state.
29 Jul 2003
Councillor Caroline Courtney and Joshua Hanley are part of the Liberal Democrat team for Tuffley.
Caroline, who lives on Stroud Road near to St Barnabas Church, was first elected to the city council in May 2021. She is the cabinet member for culture and leisure.
Joshua Hanley grew up in Tuffley, went to local schools and is now raising his family here.
He is a sports coach and has helped run local football teams.
If you have any issues you would like Caroline or Joshua to take up on your behalf you can get in touch with them by email at tuffleyliberaldemocrats@gmail.com
You can also follow Caroline on Facebook at fb.me/Caroline4Tuffley/
MID SUSSEX DISTRICT SLAMMED BY AUDIT COMMISSION
Tory run Mid Sussex District Council overall performance has only been rated a grudging 'fair', according to a major report from the Audit Commission.
27 Jul 2003
Renewables under threat without staff, says Bates
Mick Bates AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson, today expressed his satisfaction at seeing so many renewable energy related stalls at the Royal Welsh Show, but also his misgivings over a lack of skilled staff for the expanding Welsh renewable power industry.
26 Jul 2003
We must have a referendum on GM, says Bates
Mick Bates AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson, today called for a full referendum on GM crops in Wales.
25 Jul 2003
Post Offices, School Plays and helping people in need - a varied week!
The closure of Post Offices across Shepway is turning into little short of a decimation of the service. Hythe, Sandgate, Morehall, Horn Street are either closed or threatened with closure. Many local residents have taken part in the 'consultation' process that precedes closure - and have been very disappointed to see their campaign fail and the local Post Office close down. I have been concerned about what notice the Post Office hierarchy actually take of the letters and petitions that so many anxious local residents send in as part of the consultation. Local residents have told me that they fear the consultation process may be a sham. As a result of these comments, I wrote to the Post Office regulator to ask what 'consultation' actually means. His reply is less than convincing and asks more questions than it answers. I am writing again as a matter of urgency to ask how many Post Office closure decisions have actually been changed as a result of residents taking part in the consultation. I will let you know t
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24 Jul 2003
European Commission guidelines on GMO cross-contamination
The European Commission today published guidelines for best practice measures to prevent the cross-contamination of genetically modified crops with conventional and organic farming.
23 Jul 2003