Friday, May 27, 2005
'Hypocrisy' over Lib Dems' £2.4m
From The Guardian:
"Labour last night accused the Liberal Democrats of "hypocrisy" in accepting £2.4m from a derivatives trader based in Majorca, despite the party calling a £50,000 cap on gifts made by individuals.
The donation, from Michael Brown, 39, is the largest that the party has ever received, and amounted to more than half its election budget, funding an ambitious billboard and advertising campaign.
The Liberal Democrats have repeatedly argued that donations of more than £50,000 should be banned."
"Labour last night accused the Liberal Democrats of "hypocrisy" in accepting £2.4m from a derivatives trader based in Majorca, despite the party calling a £50,000 cap on gifts made by individuals.
The donation, from Michael Brown, 39, is the largest that the party has ever received, and amounted to more than half its election budget, funding an ambitious billboard and advertising campaign.
The Liberal Democrats have repeatedly argued that donations of more than £50,000 should be banned."
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Application to build student flats on Avana Bakery site, Pendyris St
The Echo reports that a planning application has been made for the development of a 334 bedroom student accomodation complex on the site of the old Avana Bakery on Pendyris Street.
The full planning application (scroll down to almost the very bottom), which is being made by Unite plc, a private company specialising in student accomodation, can be inspected during working hours in the Regulatory Services reception, City Hall.
Grangetown's Labour Team would very much like to hear the views of local residents in North Grangetown regarding these proposals and any specific concerns you may have about their local impact (e.g. noise, parking, litter).
It is clear that something needs to be done with the old bakery site, so we would also welcome suggestions on what sort of redevelopment residents would prefer. We will then take up your ideas with council officers and others to explore what is viable.
Please let us know what you think, either in the comments section, or by emailing Lorraine Barrett AM or Alun Michael MP,
The full planning application (scroll down to almost the very bottom), which is being made by Unite plc, a private company specialising in student accomodation, can be inspected during working hours in the Regulatory Services reception, City Hall.
Grangetown's Labour Team would very much like to hear the views of local residents in North Grangetown regarding these proposals and any specific concerns you may have about their local impact (e.g. noise, parking, litter).
It is clear that something needs to be done with the old bakery site, so we would also welcome suggestions on what sort of redevelopment residents would prefer. We will then take up your ideas with council officers and others to explore what is viable.
Please let us know what you think, either in the comments section, or by emailing Lorraine Barrett AM or Alun Michael MP,
