Blog Profile / Les Bonner
| URL : | http://lesbonner.mycouncillor.org.uk | |
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| Filed Under: | Local Interest / England | |
| Posts on Regator: | 3560 | |
| Posts / Week: | 14.4 | |
| Archived Since: | August 30, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
UK inflation rate falls to 2.4% in April
The inflation rate in the UK’ has fallen to 2.4% in April, according to the Office for National Statistics, compared to 2.8% in March. Lower petrol prices and air fares helped the consumer prices index (CPI) to fall for the first time since September 2012, but food prices continued to rise as cold weather hit crop production. [...]
N E Lincs sunbed survey reveals safety limit breaches
Sunbed tanning salons in the borough were found to be breaching safety legislation during inspections carried out by North East Lincolnshire Council. Most sunbeds tested were found to be emitting rays twice as high as the European safe limit of 0.3 watts during a survey by the council’s trading standards and health and safety teams. [...]
Deputy Prime Minister’s speech: The Rehabilitation Revolution
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg spoke on crime and rehabilitation on 20 May 2013. Originally given at Nacro, London. This is a transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered. Introduction Paul, thank you for that generous introduction. I’m a great fan of the work that you do here. And today, I’ve had an [...]
Tax credit claimants warned over scam emails
Tax credits claimants are being warned about scam or “phishing” emails sent out by fraudsters in the run-up to the renewal deadline. Tax credit scam emails The warning comes as HMRC has launched an advertising campaign to remind claimants to renew their tax credits or their payments might stop. During last year’s tax credits renewals [...]
15% of government’s estate has been freed up for economic growth
The size of the government estate has been reduced by 15%, making way for businesses to grow, a report published by Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office revealed today. The annual State of the Estate (SOFTE) report showed that since 2010 the equivalent of 18 times the size of the office space in the [...]
Cash refund vouchers for renewable heating kit
Householders across Great Britain will be able to get even more cash for renewable heating kit, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced today. The money off vouchers available under the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) scheme have been increased to £2,300 for ground source heat pumps, £2,000 for biomass boilers, £1,300 [...]
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Liberal Democrat MP Jo Swinson marks the government’s commitment to advancing LGB&T equality To mark the 9th International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, the UK is celebrating its status as a world leader in advancing LGB&T equality. Minister for Women and Equalities, Jo Swinson, said: “International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia is an opportunity to [...]
Beware of a new variation of courier fraud!
Police are investigating a new variation of card fraud, which tricks people into handing over all their credit and debit cards to a courier on their doorstep. One victim who wished to remain anonymous received a phone call from someone claiming to be a staff member at the Apple store in London’s Regent Street. He [...]
May is Scams Awareness Month – don’t get ripped off!
May is Scams Awareness Month and North East Lincolnshire Council’s trading standards team is supporting the Citizens Advice Consumer Service in warning people to be on their guard so they don’t fall victim to unscrupulous cheats, fraudsters and swindlers. Scams come in all forms from cold callers and advertisements to emails and texts and often [...]
Join droves of customers switching to new suppliers in protest at the nPower’s tax dodging!
Npower have been exposed as big tax dodgers, so now it’s time for the Npower big tax turnoff! Join droves of customers are switching to new suppliers in protest at the com pany’s tax dodging: http://action.38degrees.org.uk/npower … Tax dodgers are riding high in the news today, with both Google and Amazon getting a [...]
Humberside Fire and Rescue: You are more than twice as likely to die in a fire at home if you haven’t got a working smoke alarm
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service say you are more than twice as likely to die in a fire at home if you haven’t got a working smoke alarm. A smoke alarm is the easiest way to alert you to the danger of fire, giving you time to escape. They are cheap, easy to get hold [...]
Statement by Edward Davey on petrol prices and the cost of living
On 14 May officials from the European Commission Competition carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of several companies active in the crude oil, refined oil products and biofuels sectors, including Statoil, BP and Shell. The Commission has concerns that the companies may have colluded in reporting distorted prices to a Price Reporting Agency to [...]
Water testing gets underway to prevent beaches failing tough new standards
Testing gets underway at England’s bathing waters today to improve water quality and protect England’s £3.6 billion seaside tourist economy. As the official 2013 bathing season begins, the Environment Agency is asking local authorities, homeowners and farmers to do more to improve bathing waters across the country. Last year’s results showed that 93$ of England’s [...]
2846 fewer victims of crime across North and North East Lincolnshire
There were 2846 fewer victims of crime across North and North East Lincolnshire, between 01 April 2012 and 31 March 2013. This is in comparison to figures between 01 April 2011 and 31 March 2012. End of year figures for the Southbank Division, which consists of both North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire, show that [...]
UK spearheads significant step forward in EU fish negotiations
Member States have today agreed a package of reforms to implement a discards ban, make fishing more sustainable and give countries the ability to make decisions regionally. New laws that will radically reform the broken Common Fisheries Policy are now imminent after the UK secured a crucial agreement with EU Fisheries Ministers. Today Member States [...]
What to do if your landlord won’t do gas safety checks!
This content applies to England only. The law says that landlords must make sure that safety checks are carried on any gas appliances that belong to them. These checks must be done every 12 months. It’s also a legal requirement for the landlord to show you a copy of the gas safety record before you [...]
Speed limit changes to be implemented in N E Lincs following review
Proposals to lower speed limits on a number of the borough’s roads have been approved by North East Lincolnshire Council’s portfolio holder for Regeneration and Environment. Recommendations were made following an extensive review of speed limits and road safety, including wide public consultation and two days of hearings, by a select committee set up [...]
Planning application for new Grimsby leisure facility submitted
llowing the recent public consultation on the detailed plans and building designs for Grimsby’s new leisure facility, the formal planning application has now been submitted. The public’s views from the March 2013 consultation has been vital in developing the designs further and as a result of number of improvements have been made to the design. [...]
Coming soon – Grimsby Bloomfest!
Grimsby’s Bloomfest is all about our local and diverse talent. We want to offer this incredible town centre venue to you, the people of Grimsby; to come and play, listen, jam, eat, laugh and learn. If you want to play on the inside acoustic stage or the outside electro stage... send in your [...]
Fraud recovery fraud
Fraud recovery fraud happens when former fraud victims are told the money they’ve lost can be recovered. Targeting former fraud victims, the fraudster poses as a legitimate organisation, claiming they can apprehend the fraudster and recover any monies lost – for a fee. The person who contacts you will not be who they claim to [...]