Gay March Success
Over 100 people took the streets of Bromley on Saturday to protest at the council's decision to ban Civil Partnership ceremonies in all their municipal buildings, including the register office.
1 Aug 2005
Rail firms submit franchise bid for Folkestone line
The firm which runs the Hong Kong Metro and a UK train company have submitted a bid to take over the rail franchise for the south east of England including services to Folkestone Central and West stations.
31 Jul 2005
Play Areas re-opened in Spinneyhill
The first of 16 playgrounds that have been shut for sometime to ensure the safety of local children was re-opened to residents.
31 Jul 2005
Lib Dem Campaigners Welcome New Guidance on Mini-Moto's
Shepway Liberal Democrat campaigners have welcomed new guidance on the use of mini-motorbikes. Many local residents have raised the issue of mini motorbikes being used on roads, pavements and in other places that cause disturbance and are dangerous to others. Although marketed as 'toys', mini motos can reach speeds of up to 60mph and there have been fatalities and serious injury as a result of accidents.
30 Jul 2005
Lib Dem Leader welcomes "triumph for justice" in Labour electoral fraud
Chelmsford Lib Dem leader Cllr. Chris Rycroft has welcomed Labour losing five seats following the rerun of the fraudulent election in Birmingham. She said, "It is a triumph for justice against all who seek an unfair advantage. At a time when we are looking for ways to improve election turnouts, it is comforting to know that electoral fraud can be stamped out."
30 Jul 2005
Wheelie bins roll on
After months of debate councillors have rubber-stamped their previous decision to introduce an alternate weekly collection using wheelie bins with the first ones to be issued in Chigwell in late October.
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29 Jul 2005