The County Council’s Lib Dems continue to campaign over rules governing the introduction of 20mph limits. As previously reported, Nichola led a challenge against a Council decision not to allow 20mph speed limits to be introduced on roads where the existing average speed is above 20mph. The new rule means that a street with existing average speeds of just 21mph cannot qualify for a 20mph limit.

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Following an earlier refusal of planning permission to extend the building, Tesco has now been refused permission for air conditioning and refridgeration units at the old Wilco building in Mill Road, Romsey. As with the previous application, local residents and the No Mill Road Tesco Campaign led a strong and influential campaign against the proposals. Read the rest of this entry »

The County Council’s ruling Conservatives have chosen to add millions of pounds to the Council’s Reserves rather than spend them on front-line public services. Underspends from last year and new grant money will sit in the bank rather than go towards making up some of the drastic cuts in vital services that have been seen in recent years. Read the rest of this entry »