Wheelie Bins
Many residents view with alarm the district council's decision to introduce wheelie bins for the collection of household waste, especially as this will also bring a fortnightly collection.
14 Apr 2005
News
Action at Dangerous Crossroads
The dangerous crossroads at Fiddlers Hamlet is now safer, thanks to the efforts of resident Simon Pratt-Adams and local district and county councillor Janet Whitehouse. On the day Simon moved in, a car crashed into his garden- and it happened again last summer. Initially protective bollards were installed on the pavement by his house and the lines on the road repainted. Later enlarged signs, a new 'Bend' sign and reflector posts were provided. "I'm glad these safety measure are in place" said Janet "But it's still a dangerous junction and drivers need to drive with care".
13 Apr 2005
Liberal Democrats Adopt DR Michael Heavens
An enthusiastic meeting of Epping Forest Liberal Democrats adopted Dr Michael Heavens as their Parliamentary Candidate for the Constituency in the General Election on 5 May 2005.
12 Apr 2005
Lib Dems pledge financial discipline, greater fairness and a liberal economy
Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Sir Menzies Campbell, and Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Dr Vince Cable, will today promote a liberal and fair economy. This would mean improvements in health, education and the public services, the abolition of the unfair Council Tax, and strong economic growth, matched by tough financial discipline.
12 Apr 2005
Lib Dems pledge 21,000 extra teachers to give children the best start in life
Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Charles Kennedy MP, and Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary, Phil Willis MP, today pledged to deliver: 21,000 extra teachers for 5-11 year olds and more individual teacher pupil time for primary school children to boost education.
11 Apr 2005
Lib Dems unveil plans for Epping Forest families
Charles Kennedy MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, today launched the Party's Families mini-manifesto. The plans include extending pre and after school care, offering new mothers a Maternity Income Guarantee equivalent to the minimum wage of £170 per week for the first 6 months after the birth of their first child, and increasing nursery care for 3-4 year olds.
6 Apr 2005