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Council meeting chaos continues
The William Hunter Way planning application, the biggest planning matter to hit our town for decades, will now NOT be heard by the full council of 37 members. This is despite an extraordinary council meeting being called for the 11th September and the moving of the Overview & Scrutinty meeting on that night due to its time sensitivity - now an irrelevant point in full council terms.

Tory councillor's sexist comments BACKED by Tory Leadership
Today, almost two weeks after the comments hit the headlines, Cllr Roger Hirst backed Cllr Chris Hossack's comments regarding the Night Time Economy in an alarming statement that claims to have the backing of all the 21 Conservative councillors.

Parking restrictions: A councillor's frustration
Following on from an article where a resident said " councillors were doing nothing", Cllr James Sapwell responded to explain exactly what steps had been taken:

Weald Round roundabout's surprise return
After campaigning by Lib Dem councillors David Kendall, Barry Aspinell, Karen Chilvers and James Sapwell, the Weald Road/Western Road roundabout was re-installed this morning/
UK Lib Dem news

Black History Month 2024
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.

Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton

A Fair Deal for Family Carers
Carers are not just support for their loved onesβthey are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.