Conservatives continue their retreat
The Conservative campaign HQ on Compton Road in Park Ward is run down, shut down and closed for business. It's a further sign of the collapse of the Tories in Wolverhampton.
15 Oct 2005
National News
Conservatives admit they can't win in Park ward
This week's Wolverhampton Chronicle has a letter from former Conservative Councillor Neville Patten. In his letter Mr. Patten admits that the Conservatives cannot win in Park ward. Mr. Patten states that the ward is such that it is "impossible for any conservative candidate to win".
14 Oct 2005
Crematorium Clean Up Needed to Reduce Mercury Levels
Bedford's Crematorium is to take steps to reduce the amount of Mercury it emits as part of a national scheme to improve air quality.
14 Oct 2005
Minister Considers Rowen's Smoke Alarm Plan
A Government Minister has pledged to look into Rochdale MP Paul Rowen's proposal to make smoke alarms compulsory in all rented property during a parliamentary debate initiated by Paul Rowen.
14 Oct 2005
March of the Glasshouses
Over summer the district council has consulted with residents and councillors about the revised local plan. The local plan sets out the issues that the council will take into account when deciding planning applications, so it is very important to get the details right.
14 Oct 2005
Folkestone Central By-election: Result
On a 23% turnout, the Conservatives have won the Folkestone Central ward by-election to Shepway District Council. The full result was:
13 Oct 2005