Local Liberal Democrats have moved swiftly to select local resident Robin Stevens to be their candidate for the Lawns ward by-election to be held on 15th September. Robin said, "I look forward to being able to carry on the excellent work Phil Harvey has put in over the last 26 years as the local councillor.
Figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have shown the number of alcohol-related deaths has increased by nearly a fifth in four years. In the South East deaths rose from 725 in 2000 to 842 in 2004 - a rise of 16.1%
The proposed cuts to the Mobile Service, due to come in on 31st October have been released this week for a brief public consultation.
Last week, at a very early 8.30am Executive Meeting, the Tory-run County Council closed its doors to the press and public for the second time since starting its new term in May.
In his populist attack on the Human Rights Act in today's Daily Telegraph, Michael Howard is undermining the rule of law. If, under pressure of events, politicians introduce laws to protect public safety which restrict civil liberties to an unnecessary extent then the judges have not only a right but a duty to say so.
Councillor Wera Hobhouse has praised Greater Manchester Police after 11 bikers were fined in clampdown on off-road nuisance. Wera has joined with Councillors Jean Ashowrth and Brenda Kerslake in trying to find a suitable place for sensible off road bikers in the Rochdale Borough. She has issued the following statement:
As BRSK rollout across the Dudley Borough, Cllr Priest and the Lib Dem FOCUS Team stand up for residents.
