European Round Up from your Lib Dem MEP
Here is a round up of news stories from Andrew Duff, Liberal Democrat MEP for Epping Forest.
11 Aug 2005
National News
Kent's Homophobic Helpline - 0800 3289162
A 24-hour free helpline for reporting homophobic hate crimes in Kent has been extended to cover the whole county. Previously only available in South East Kent, the service means victims of homophobic and transphobic crimes can report incidents via a dedicated telephone number.
11 Aug 2005
Regional Fire Control Centres could undermine public safety
It has been announcing that existing Fire Control Centres in England will be replaced with nine Regional Centres, the Regional Centre for the West Midlands will be based in Wolverhampton. Colin Ross, Wolverhampton Liberal Democrat spokesperson said "The Government has said there is a need to modernise the system, but this cannot be done in any way that endangers lives. The ODPM's one-size fits all approach to Fire Control Rooms is a mistake. If this goes wrong, there could be dire consequences for public safety."
10 Aug 2005
Lydd Airport Action Group Presentation
Are you aware that Lydd Airport is proposing to increase passenger numbers at Lydd Airport from 4500 per annum in 2003 to 2 million per annum in 2011, and to further increase number to 6 million per annum by 2021? This would make the airport comparable to Luton Airport today.
10 Aug 2005
Wolverhampton Council begins annual canvass of electors 2005
Wolverhampton City Council has begun the annual canvass of electors 2005. The annual canvass takes place around this time every year and it undertaken to ensure the electoral register is as up to date as is possible.
9 Aug 2005
Threat to Shepway Businesses of Government's Making
Up to 50,000 businesses which provide alcohol, hot food or entertainment after 11pm may have to shut temporarily after failing to reapply for licences. Businesses across Kent including in Shepway are expected to have been affected - in some parts of the county nearly half the licensees have not submitted their forms, according to council figures. New licences will be needed from 24 November.
8 Aug 2005