Solar Saving for Half a Million
Almost half a million UK rooftops are now fitted with solar panels. Cummulatively generating 1.72 gigawatts of energy.
16 Nov 2013
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Coalition Government Announces Nearly £2 Billion Investment in Britain’s Roads in 2014
As part of the Coalition Government's infrastructure investment programme £4.3 billion is being spent on Britain's roads.
15 Nov 2013
Are Starbucks “Good to Go”?
Looking through an old newspaper I found an amazing story about Starbucks and their secretive company structures. On 4 December 2012 the Guardian reported that had paid out on £8.6 million in UK tax on thirteen years of sales, totalling £3,100 million - that's just 0.3%
12 Nov 2013
Your Chance to Improve Road Safety
Liberal Democrats have long supported the "Twenty's Plenty"campaign for reduced speed limits near schools and in appropriate residential areas. Now the County are consulting on introducing these safety measures.
11 Nov 2013
Crime Figures Down 7%
Police reform is working and crime is falling thanks to Liberal Democrats in Government, Crime Prevention Minister Norman Baker announced.
9 Nov 2013
Liberal Democrats in Government… Promoting Economic Recovery
GDP figures released last week by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show encouraging signs of economic recovery thanks to Liberal Democrats in Government.
8 Nov 2013
“Investing in tackling tax avoidance pays dividends” says LibDem Minister
Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, Stephen Williams said : "For every £1 we spend on tackling avoidance we will get £7 back.
7 Nov 2013
Liberal Democrat “Who Owns What” Register Will Boost Company Transparency and Accountability
Liberal Democrats in Government have announced that a register containing details of who owns and controls UK companies will be made publicly available.
6 Nov 2013
In a Changing Climate Extreme Weather Events Could Raise Food Costs, Warns UN
As world population rises and large countries like China and India become more prosperous the demand for food will increase. Rising oil prices will also drive up the cost of production. Both of these effects will tend to increase food prices. In addition the UN warned last year that extreme weather in the US and elsewhere could also be an important factor tending to raise food prices.
1 Nov 2013
Tring Rural Parish Council By Election, 24th October, 2013
This by-election was caused by two resignations. The election was held on Thursday 24th October, 2013. There were 5 candidates for two seats.
26 Oct 2013
Greener Journeys Back to Work
An old news report from before Christmas has just caught my eye. Greener Journeys - a campaign to promote greener travel - was set up in 2009 by Arriva, FirstGroup, Go-Ahead and Stagecoach. In January 2013 some 80,000 unemployed jobseekers were offered free bus travel for the month. The scheme covered holders of a JobCentre Plus Travel Discount Card. Those eligible for this card are people claiming JobSeekers Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Employment & Support Allowance or Income Support and who are actively engaged with a JobCentre Plus advisor. So, well done to those bus companies for helping to set up Greener Journeys.
22 Oct 2013
Plans for New Primary Care Centre in Royston
Twenty-five years ago the "New Model of Care" for the NHS unveiled a three-point plan:
19 Oct 2013