Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Sunday 29th October) welcomed news that every Liberal Democrat run Council in the UK has signed up to a campaign to end the practice of looked after young people having to transport their personal possessions between foster placements in black bin bags.
I fully understand the fears which many people have about masts sited near their homes, schools or places of work. The Conservatives did a deal with the phone companies when they were in government to cut planning controls for masts, and now we have the ridiculous situation that it is often easier to get planning permission for a mast than it is for a conservatory.
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Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Sunday 29th October) said that the past week's "Energy Saving Week" has shown how vital it is to save energy.
People who find it difficult to use a computer keyboard and mouse, can turn to other devices to navigate the Internet, but if the site has not been designed with accessibility in mind, using the web can prove to be a frustrating experience.
Conservatives in Essex are reluctant to sign up to the green agenda. On 10 October the Essex County Council ruling group initially refused to accept a motion calling on the council to sign the Nottingham Declaration which commits the council to action on climate change. The Tories also failed to commit to publishing an action plan, within a year, stating their proposals for dealing with climate change and cutting CO2 emissions.
