Euro-MP welcomes better disabled passenger rights
The European Parliament's Transport committee is demanding that the rights of disabled passengers to access air flights be strengthened through tougher EU laws.
18 Oct 2005
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/
Dovedale Road Improvements promised
Many idiot drivers are still speeding along Dovedale Road in Springvale ward, passing the bollards on the wrong side, and threatening the lives of others.
18 Oct 2005
Government wrong to attempt to water down emissions trading system
The European Court will today hear the UK's legal challenge against the European Commission and their rejection of the UK's proposed amendment to reduce the total quantity of allowances in the UK's National Allocation Plan (NAP) for Phase 1 (2005-2007) of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS).
18 Oct 2005
"No" to Orange Mast in Court Rec.
After a year of uncertainty, the Council has finally decided not to allow a controversial 20 metre mobile phone mast to be built in Court Recreation ground. Cllr Nigel Pavey addressed the Telecommunications Masts Sub-Committee on behalf of local residents, when the Sub-Committee debated the results of the recent consultation. In view of the widespread public opposition to the use of this park for such a purpose, due to fears about possible health hazards and the proximity of a children's playground, they reversed their previous decision to give the go ahead, subject to planning permission.
17 Oct 2005
Meeting the Challenge in Shepway
Charles Kennedy has established the Liberal Democrats' largest ever national policy consultation, and Shepway Liberal Democrats are doing their bit to ensure that as many party members as possible have their say.
17 Oct 2005
Colin Ross calls to be heard!
At the recent Liberal Democrat Conference, Colin Ross the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson for Wolverhampton South West had his hearing tested. RNID were offering free hearing tests for delegates, Colin had his hearing tested and now recommends others do the same.
17 Oct 2005