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Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

14 Sep 2022
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Registrar religious beliefs must not undermine gay partnership law

In a move that arouses interest across the EU in the interpretation of EU anti-discrimination law, Islington Council has decided to appeal against a tribunal judgment that they discriminated against registrar Lillian Ladele by requiring her to officiate at gay civil partnerships despite her Christian beliefs.

16 Jul 2008
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Neil Matthews and Gary Fuller at Christchurch Tower holding a stone

Conservatives Christchurch Tower Shame

Conservatives on Shepway Council's Corporate Scrutiny Committee have backed a proposal to remove money to repair Folkestone's Christchurch Tower from the Council's capital budget. The decision was taken to support the move at the Scrutiny meeting on Monday 14th July, and is then referred for a final decision to the Council's Cabinet which meets on Wednesday 16th July.

16 Jul 2008
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Lib Dem logo bird projected on blockwork

Wootton Roadworks Farce 'Beggars Belief'

Residents in Wootton have been left fuming after the County Council's road contractor left road maintenance works unfinished after striking two water mains, one of which continued to spew out water over a week after being burst. The works on Potters Cross remain incomplete despite the legal notice for the works stating that they would be finished by July 7th. The legal notice for the works also stated that the entire road would be resurfaced, when in fact just a few metres have been repaired.

16 Jul 2008
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Suspicious Calls reported by Trading Standards

Kent Trading Standards have been alerted to call to elderly homeowners throughout East Kent asking if they were interested in security checks and offering free shredders or marker pens. The call then goes on to ask if there will be anyone else in the house when the trader calls.

15 Jul 2008
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