The Liberal Democrats have slammed the Government's latest plans to introduce independent state secondary schools. Edward Davey, Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary said "Whether the Government calls them trust or grant maintained schools, allowing every school the power to select pupils will create chaos and greater unfairness."
Kent Police have issued guidance to "trick and treaters", and those who are are worried by them, over the Halloween period. Their advice to those worried about strangers coming to their door at Halloween, particularly those calling late in the evening is:
Lib Dem councillor Pat Brooks is concerned that some residents did not receive correct information when their refuse collection day changed. Some residents did not receive information leaflets and some collections were missed by the contractors.
Problems with a government grant programme are damaging the UK's renewable power industry. Two schemes providing financial support for small green energy schemes are ending this year, and the replacement programmes have yet to materialise.
The new Dawn Centre which will provide residents and day visitors with dedicated support from a number of agencies and help to challenge the real issues surrounding homelessness and social exclusion in the South Highfields area is on time to open.
Controversial plans to introduce ID cards have cleared the Commons - but with the government's majority slashed to its lowest since the election.
