Make Sure Your Vote Counts
Would it be easier for you to vote by post?
1 Apr 2010
News
Bike Safety - A new campaign for Basingstoke
Not one to dismiss a good idea/initiative when we see one but we spotted the following article in the Basingstoke Observer. We think this is a good idea. In 2008 motorcyclists represented 1% of road traffic but accounted for 19% of all fatalities. Writing from experience if you know a biker, as a car driver you will look out for bikes!
1 Apr 2010
Earth Hour - Save the Planet
We wanted to let you know about Earth Hour, an event being run again this year by the World Wide Fund.
26 Mar 2010
Commission likely to condemn UK dirty air inaction
The European Commission is likely to decide tomorrow on another crackdown on UK failure to comply with EU clean air standards in regard to pollution due to particles from diesel vehicles, power plants and factories. This could lead to a European Court judgement and a fine.
17 Mar 2010
Cash Crisis at Basingstoke Hospital
This week's announcement of funding cuts at Basingstoke Hospital is a cause for great concern. (see Gazette, Monday 8th March). At a time when the population served by the Hospital continues to increase, this is a double blow. Whilst the hospital NHS trust will do its best to manage the process, much of the real change needed is beyond their powers.
12 Mar 2010
Chip and Bin - what do you think
The national press have run stories over the past week after it was announced 2.6 million bins had been chipped. Whether you're concerned about the every growing powers of the 'big brother' state or you're in the 'being monitored is only an issue if you're up to no good' is always worth a debate, Please see Cllr Gavin James blog where you can read his latest blog.
12 Mar 2010