SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BILL - Moving on to the House of Lords!
Today (July 4th 2003) the Sustainable Energy Bill completed its Third Reading in the House of Commons.
4 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/
Magnificent WIN for Pat Webster in By-Election
Pat Webster would like to thank all who supported her in the by-election, both voters and helpers alike. "This magnificent win would not have been possible without each and every one of you" she said.
3 Jul 2003
European Parliament to battle EU transport ministers on ecopoints
The European Parliament this week looks to be heading towards a major disagreement with EU transport ministers over the future of the so-called ecopoints system for managing lorry transit through Austria. The existing system is due to expire at the end of this year.
3 Jul 2003
European Parliament legislates to protect pedestrians
New cars will have to pass safety tests designed to protect pedestrians from death or serious injury, as MEPs are expected to agree a new EU Directive on pedestrian safety today.
3 Jul 2003
FLOWERPOTS SAVED FROM BRITISH BLUNDER
British flowerpots are set to gain a new status after MEPs acted to correct a costly blunder that has piled unnecessary charges on nurseries and garden centres.
2 Jul 2003
Local Profits For Local Pockets
Profits from DSD, the direct services department of the borough council, should be used to stop increases in next years council tax rate according to local Liberal Democrats.
2 Jul 2003