NEW 4X4 LAWS NEEDED TO PROTECT PEDESTRIANS AND ENVIRONMENT - BAKER
Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, is today publishing a report calling for changes to the laws governing the sale and use of 4x4 vehicles.
9 Sep 2003
National News
GM BAN RULING: GOVERNMENT SHOULD WAIT UNTIL SAFETY IS PROVEN - GEORGE
Commenting on the European Court of Justice ruling that allows EU Governments to temporarily ban genetically-modified foods if they suspect the foods are a threat to human health or the environment, Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary, said:
9 Sep 2003
Local Councillors Slam Houses at Expense of Local People
Councillor Michael Headley from Putnoe and Councillor Paul Smith from Goldington ward have slammed the Mayor's plans to overdevelop the area of Church Lane shops.
8 Sep 2003
Office of Deputy Prime Minister Halts Queens Park Development Improvements
Liberal Democrat Councillors have attacked recommendations by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) that would see new facilities such as a medical centre, community centre and play areas scrapped at a new development planned for Queens Park.
8 Sep 2003
Dartmoor National Park Authority again refuse local builder permission to live in his own house.
A meeting of the Dartmoor National Parks Planning Committee last Friday again turned down by one vote an application by local builder, Bob Wyatt, to change the use of the barn in which he now lives from holiday to residential use.
8 Sep 2003
'Axe the Tax' petition a great success at Kingsbridge Show
The Liberal Democrat stand at Kingsbridge Show last Saturday attracted a great deal of interest with people queuing up to sign their petition calling for the replacement of Council tax with a much fairer, local income tax system based on the ability to pay.
8 Sep 2003