West Dorset
Liberal Democrats

"Prohibition of animal gathering must be relaxed" - Farron

Local MP, Tim Farron is calling for the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to relax the rules on animal gathering ahead of next months Westmorland County Show. Since the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Surrey earlier this month DEFRA has placed restrictions on animal movements and gatherings, but since it would appear that the disease has not taken hold, Mr Farron is keen for the Westmorland County Show to continue as normal with livestock.

30 Aug 2007
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Lib Dems urge end to petrol cars

Petrol-powered cars should be phased out within decades to help fight climate change, say the Lib Dems. Environment spokesman Chris Huhne says cars should use alternative fuel - like hydrogen fuel cells - by 2040 as part of plans to make the UK carbon-neutral. "The EU acting together through the internal market can make sure that change happens," he said.

30 Aug 2007
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Council Leader speaks of Infirmary fury

Rochdale Borough's Leader of the Council, Councillor Alan Taylor, has slammed cuts at both Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield Hospital in Bury. Councillor Taylor was speaking after the Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson MP last week rubber-stamped the decision of health bosses to close down A&E and maternity wards in Rochdale. Councillor Taylor is now calling for the cuts to be brought up at the next meeting of AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities) as a matter of urgency.

30 Aug 2007
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Council leader calls for tougher alcohol enforcement

Leader of Rochdale Council Alan Taylor is backing calls for an end to 'giveaway alcohol' promotions in the Borough. Councillor Taylor was speaking out after a series of recent incidents across the country blamed on easy access to alcohol. Councillor Taylor is supportive of moves in Parliament to give Council's powers to end cheap promotions on alcohol.

30 Aug 2007
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