Because Christchurch will loose its identity. Also Christchurch is not in debt and the others are. Not just Christchurch will loose its identity, but the others will to. If this goes ahead it will become a city sooner or later. Who wants that?

The use of glyphosates has already been banned or restricted in 8 countries. It is not acceptable that ourselves, our children and the animals we share our community with are being routinely exposed to these chemicals whether we like it or not. This is a matter of great importance for those of us who care about each other's health and the health of our children, our cats, our dogs and all the flora and fauna of this community. If you don't live in this area, click here to start a campaign for your city: https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/start-a-pesticide-campaign

SAVE OUR WORKSHOPS (The disgraceful sale of a village workshopS ) On the 24th March 2016 in a hotel in Cardiff the small village of Llangynog in northern Powys lost its village workshops that had provided work for its local residents for nearly thirty years and was formally the local village school. It was sold by Powys County Council in the most underhand and suspicious circumstances. This begs questions that must be answered by those responsible for this act of vandalism. This wonderful building and a large piece of land which would be worth a considerable amount of money to an investor was sold at auction for the ridiculous amount of £40,000. The residents of LLangynog had no idea that their village workshops were going to be sold, and both the leaseholders and the local community council only had a few weeks notice that the property was going to auction. The leaseholders were told by the council prior to auction that they had nothing to worry about but the auctioneer sold the properties with leases expired, and with permission to change to residential use. The auctioneer had informed a member of the community who had rung about the sale that he had spoken to Powys County Council and been told that there would be no problem in change of use and that this was virtually vacant possession. The questions that have to be answered are:- 1. Why sell the workshops in the first place when it goes totally against the Welsh government and european policy of regeneration in rural areas? 2. Why were council officials collaborating with an estate agent and discussing change of use in workshops that were already being used for the purpose they were set up for? 3. Why sell them at auction 130 miles away, and why let them be sold for such a ludicrously low price. If the intention was to make money for this inept and bankrupt council then it was a total failure, £40,000 is a mere pittance in the budget of this Council and does nothing to alleviate the cuts to our services.. 4. Why wasn’t a reserve put on 5. Why wasn't the community given an opportunity to take over the buildings and continue running them for the benefit of the community? This is what Sean Harris who uses one of the workshops has to say in a letter to our local community Council:- Having an affordable workshop in the Old School has enabled me to live and raise a family in Llangynog. My children are both fluent Welsh speakers having attended Ysgol Pennant and then, of their own volition - continued in Welsh medium education at Llanfyllin High School, a decision in which we supported them. My first animated film, made in 2004 – a collaboration with the National Museums of Wales, Scotland and Ireland – was made with community groups here in the Tanat Valley including Ysgol Pennant and Ysgol Efyrnwy. It went on to become the subject of an exhibition which toured the three National Museums; so to Dublin, Edinburgh and Cardiff, where it was viewed by over 200,000 people. The project gave young people in our area hands-on experience of technical processes integral to twenty-first century careers – and perhaps, in some way, helped to cement Llangynog's place on the international map.  As a parent and educator, I am proud of this - and of the extensive work in similar vein that we have done since. Animation is an established and internationally recognised industry in Wales and a vital part of the resurgent media boom that the Welsh Government has done so much to encourage. Llangynog has an aging population. To ensure that the village exists in twenty years time, I think it very important that future generations should have similar opportunities and, vitally, the facilities in which to implement them – that they may live, work and raise families here that respect and are proud of the Welsh language and culture as I have done.  Llangynog Village Workshops are a vital component within this infrastructure. Whilst I respect that these are difficult times, I abhor the shortsighted policies of Powys County Council - and the underhand and slapdash manner in which it has conducted the 'disposal' of a public asset. I am appalled by the apparent failure of the democratic process in relation to this matter. I urge you to do your utmost to ensure that the Workshops remain used in the manner for which they were converted, to question the manner of the sale - and to contemplate the reasons why YOU were not consulted. Thank you for your time. Sean Harris Tyni Llangynog. Powys County Council and its Officers and Councillors should not be allowed to get away with this disgraceful action . Its our lives they have affected and our money they have wasted. Please sign our petition calling for an independent enquiry into the conduct of the sale and asking for guarantees that these workshops will remain used in the manner for which they where converted.

The loss of these talented members of technical staff will come at the worst possible point for the MA 2016 cohort and will have grim implications for those who still have the majority of their BA degrees ahead of them too. With resources already stretched to breaking point, contact and support time limited and specialist advice in high demand, we want to know how the University can justify this decision.

Anyone who has seen this BBC interview with Vera will understand how much it means to her to see her daughter again. https://www.facebook.com/BBCSouthEastToday/videos/10154134213503648/

The dressage horse Uthopia is a massive part of the legacy of the London 2012 Olympics, where he helped Team GB win team gold in the dressage. However, he is due to be auctioned off as part of a bankruptcy asset sale by trustees Keenan Corporate Finance and HNH Group on 27th May 2016. Please don't let this happen. Uthopia deserves to retire in peace with his rider Carl Hester, who has cared for him for the last 11 years. Uthopia's welfare is also at stake, in that he has healthcare needs that are unlikely to be met if he is sold in this manner. For more information: http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/uthopia-sold-auction-533879

Many pensioners are isolated, lonely and trapped in pensioner poverty. Buses do not provide toilets or comfort for many with mobility or health issues. South Yorkshire Freedom Riders have long campaigned for their concession to be returned and for it to be extended to all on the above grounds as well as social needs. For example many now find hospital treatment is no longer local but regional and often impossible to travel to by bus. If it's good enough for pensioners in London then it's only right that all pensioners in England have the same concession.

All Hallows Hall (AHH), a vibrant community hub in Easton in Bristol, is under threat from closure from it's current owner. That's why we are calling on the Bristol City Council to support our application to turn All Hallows Hall into a community asset and thereby protect it for use by the community. Without this protection, All Hallows Hall, a fantastic Grade 2 listed building, risks being turned into flats, or lost completely. Run by volunteers, the site has been transformed over four years from a derelict eyesore to become a venue that has had 25,000 people visit to enjoy live music, theatre, circus performances, markets, art installations, and more. It's a venue that has become a space for community groups to run clubs and activities - from Aikido to choirs. "I am just one of thousands that has been positively effected by the hall presence. It has given me a place to offer inner city young adults free drama training through Tank Theatre and the now legendary M.C.Beth performances. And it continues to support these and other emerging artists by offering us free and cheap rehearsal spaces. It is vital and the only space in Easton where Theatre and Circus can thrive." Dave Lovatt, Theatre Director Please help us save this beautiful building that provides a vital community resource for the future use of the people of Easton and Bristol. Thank you for taking the time to read this. For more information on the different ways you can help support AHH please visit www.save.allhallowshall.co.uk To check out our current program of events visit: www.allhallowshall.co.uk

The use of glyphosates has already been banned or restricted in 8 countries. It is not acceptable that ourselves, our children and the animals we share our community with are being routinely exposed to these chemicals whether we like it or not. This is a matter of great importance for those of us who care about each other's health and the health of our children, our cats, our dogs and all the flora and fauna of this borough. If you don't live in this area, click here to start a campaign for your city: https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/start-a-pesticide-campaign

The use of glyphosates has already been banned or restricted in 8 countries. It is not acceptable that ourselves, our children and the animals we share our community with are being routinely exposed to these chemicals whether we like it or not. Falmouth was recently named "The Best Place to Live" in the South West by The Sunday Times. They failed to mention the streets, parks, play areas and some of the schools are doused with health harming poison. This is a matter of great importance for those of us who care about each other's health and the health of our children, our cats, our dogs and all the flora and fauna of this town. If you don't live in this area, click here to start a campaign for your city: https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/start-a-pesticide-campaign

This should go a long way towards generating mutual understanding, rebuilding the trust of Junior Doctors and the public ... and hopefully bring about a solution.

The use of glyphosates has already been banned or restricted in 8 countries. It is not acceptable that ourselves, our children and the animals we share our community with are being routinely exposed to these chemicals whether we like it or not. This is a matter of great importance for those of us who care about each other's health and the health of our children, our cats, our dogs and all the flora and fauna of this city. If you don't live in this area, click here to start a campaign for your city: https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/start-a-pesticide-campaign