The Liberal Democrats have backed Vince Cable to be the next Chancellor, should there be a hung parliament.
The possibility of a hung parliament is ever increasing as the distance between the main political parties in opinion polls is lessening.
The Liberal Democrats currently lie third in opinion polls before the upcoming elections in May.
A Lib Dem representative said:
Audio Name: Election Audio
In words: “Vince Cable”
Out Words: “next Chancellor”
Duration: 0’19’
The competition for Chancellor will be hotly contested should there be a hung parliament, with Alistair Darling, George Osborne and Vince Cable all vying for the role.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Student Housing in Winchester
Students in Winchester may soon have to find student accommodation further away from the university campus.
If Winchester City Council chooses to accept a new government scheme, which will give them the power to limit the amount of university managed properties; students could soon struggle to find affordable housing within walking distance of campus.
A local estate agent disagrees with the housing difficulties that are facing students:
Audio Name: Student Housing
In words: “Unfortunately the”
Out Words: “past years”
Duration: 0’19’
If the scheme is put in place, the Council could stop estate agents from renting family homes to students, reducing the housing options for thousands of students.
If Winchester City Council chooses to accept a new government scheme, which will give them the power to limit the amount of university managed properties; students could soon struggle to find affordable housing within walking distance of campus.
A local estate agent disagrees with the housing difficulties that are facing students:
Audio Name: Student Housing
In words: “Unfortunately the”
Out Words: “past years”
Duration: 0’19’
If the scheme is put in place, the Council could stop estate agents from renting family homes to students, reducing the housing options for thousands of students.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Radio Bulletin - Thursday 18th March
This is Aimee Pickering and here is the news.
A service station employee has been the victim of an armed robbery in Andover.
The robbers targeted the service station in Weyhill Road, at around 11 pm on Sunday. The three male robbers used a gun and a metal bar to threaten the employee and steal around one hundred pounds, before driving off in a blue Renault Clio.
The employee was not hurt and police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the robbery, or saw the get-away car, to come forward.
…
The investigation into a sexual assault on a 22-year-old woman in Eastleigh has developed, as police have released an efit of the attacker.
The man is described as white, aged less than twenty-five, five foot eight inches tall, with an average build and a local accent.
The attack took place in Fleming Park, in the area between Derby Road and Nightingale Avenue, between 9:30 and 10 pm on the 8th March.
…
Hampshire County Council will announce its budget for 2010 to 2011 later this month. The annual budget will be around six hundred and seventy two million pounds and is expected to see a rise in council tax of twenty pounds per year for the average family.
Local residents voiced their opinions on council spending as it stands and what they hope the new budget will improve:
Audio insert name: Council Spending
In words: “Well obviously”
Out words: “for the elderly”
Duration: 0’14’
“Well obviously it’s an enormous budget for an enormous county, so one would hope that they would be able to find some value for culture”
“Well I think they’re spending too much on the Civil Service and not enough on the public, the NHS and help for the elderly”
The council has said that there are no plans to cut service spending: which includes social care, education, road maintenance and rubbish disposal.
…
And finally…
An event is being held in Winchester to help the homeless.
The Rotary Club of Winchester is holding the event, called ‘Winchester walk for the homeless – beating the bounds’ on Sunday 9th May with hopes of raising fifty thousand pounds for the city’s homeless charities.
The Rotary Club are hoping to encourage schools, families, individuals and even businesses to join the three walks around the city’s historical sites.
The walks are set at twelve miles, five miles or a more family friendly one-and-a-half miles.
A service station employee has been the victim of an armed robbery in Andover.
The robbers targeted the service station in Weyhill Road, at around 11 pm on Sunday. The three male robbers used a gun and a metal bar to threaten the employee and steal around one hundred pounds, before driving off in a blue Renault Clio.
The employee was not hurt and police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the robbery, or saw the get-away car, to come forward.
…
The investigation into a sexual assault on a 22-year-old woman in Eastleigh has developed, as police have released an efit of the attacker.
The man is described as white, aged less than twenty-five, five foot eight inches tall, with an average build and a local accent.
The attack took place in Fleming Park, in the area between Derby Road and Nightingale Avenue, between 9:30 and 10 pm on the 8th March.
…
Hampshire County Council will announce its budget for 2010 to 2011 later this month. The annual budget will be around six hundred and seventy two million pounds and is expected to see a rise in council tax of twenty pounds per year for the average family.
Local residents voiced their opinions on council spending as it stands and what they hope the new budget will improve:
Audio insert name: Council Spending
In words: “Well obviously”
Out words: “for the elderly”
Duration: 0’14’
“Well obviously it’s an enormous budget for an enormous county, so one would hope that they would be able to find some value for culture”
“Well I think they’re spending too much on the Civil Service and not enough on the public, the NHS and help for the elderly”
The council has said that there are no plans to cut service spending: which includes social care, education, road maintenance and rubbish disposal.
…
And finally…
An event is being held in Winchester to help the homeless.
The Rotary Club of Winchester is holding the event, called ‘Winchester walk for the homeless – beating the bounds’ on Sunday 9th May with hopes of raising fifty thousand pounds for the city’s homeless charities.
The Rotary Club are hoping to encourage schools, families, individuals and even businesses to join the three walks around the city’s historical sites.
The walks are set at twelve miles, five miles or a more family friendly one-and-a-half miles.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Hampshire County Council Budget
Hampshire County Council will announce its budget for 2010 to 2011 later this month.
The annual budget will be around £672 million and is expected to see a rise in council tax of £20 per year for the average family.
Local residents voiced their opinions on council spending as it stands and what they hope the new budget will improve:
“Well obviously it’s an enormous budget for an enormous county, so one would hope that they would be able to find some value for culture”
“Well I think they’re spending too much on the Civil Service and not enough on the public, the NHS and help for the elderly”
The council has said that there are no plans to cut service spending: which includes social care, education, road maintenance and rubbish disposal.
The annual budget will be around £672 million and is expected to see a rise in council tax of £20 per year for the average family.
Local residents voiced their opinions on council spending as it stands and what they hope the new budget will improve:
“Well obviously it’s an enormous budget for an enormous county, so one would hope that they would be able to find some value for culture”
“Well I think they’re spending too much on the Civil Service and not enough on the public, the NHS and help for the elderly”
The council has said that there are no plans to cut service spending: which includes social care, education, road maintenance and rubbish disposal.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Winchester Cathedral Named as Top Hampshire Attraction
Winchester Cathedral has been named the top cultural attraction in Hampshire.
A survey by Hampshire County Council saw the historic building voted number one by people living in the county - ahead of other attractions including Portsmouth’s Dockyard and Marwell Wildlife.
Sarah Harfield, who works for Winchester City Tourist Information, spoke of the impact it will have on the city:
“I think it’s great – I think it’s great for Winchester, that’s what a lot of people come and visit so I think it’s really good news. With a bit of luck it will increase visitors to the city. People come for all the different attractions in the city as it is, but obviously with it being named as one of the top attractions then it will hopefully bring more people in.”
A survey by Hampshire County Council saw the historic building voted number one by people living in the county - ahead of other attractions including Portsmouth’s Dockyard and Marwell Wildlife.
Sarah Harfield, who works for Winchester City Tourist Information, spoke of the impact it will have on the city:
“I think it’s great – I think it’s great for Winchester, that’s what a lot of people come and visit so I think it’s really good news. With a bit of luck it will increase visitors to the city. People come for all the different attractions in the city as it is, but obviously with it being named as one of the top attractions then it will hopefully bring more people in.”
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