Which country do Americans like the most?
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Sunday, 21 February 10 - 06:43 PM (GMT) By Vincenzo Capozzoli in Press |
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Some of these answers seem a touch unfair to me. I would have preferred to see a poll asking Americans about their views of other countries' goverments, rather than the countries themselves. For instance, my guess is that most Americans have no problems with the Iranian people -- but take issue with the regime.
Another curious thing: The United States invaded Afghanistan nine years ago. Now, 18 of Americans view Afghanistan favorably, but 47 percent of Afghans view the United States favorably.
Southampton goes ahead with Special Constables Council Tax discount
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Saturday, 20 February 10 - 06:49 PM (GMT) By Vincenzo Capozzoli in Conservative Budget |
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I am pleased that last week the City Council approved a new scheme to help the Police recruit more Special Constables in the city. From April residents who live in Southampton and who volunteer as Specials to help police the local streets will be exempt from playing council tax.
I am delighted that after a three year long campaign the scheme will be up and running in a few months time.
When I knock on doors and meet people, time and time again I am told that we need more police on the streets. The numbers of Special Constables has halved since 1997 and it is hoped that this new initiative will double number in Southampton.
Join us - even if you've never voted Tory before
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Monday, 15 February 10 - 11:11 AM (GMT) By Vincenzo Capozzoli in Press |
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David Cameron outlines the serious and bold plans we have to fix our broken society. With your support we can bring about the change this country so desperately needs.
Local surgery success
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Monday, 15 February 10 - 10:59 AM (GMT) By Vincenzo Capozzoli in Press |
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Cameron urges Government to deal with its debt
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Wednesday, 06 January 10 - 07:16 PM (GMT) By Vincenzo Capozzoli in Elections |
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At Prime Minister's Questions, Cameron highlighted growing concern about the Government's debt.
This year the Government will have to borrow £178 billion.
Cameron criticsed Gordon Brown for the Government's handling of the public finances.
He said the following individuals and organisations had all questioned it:
- One of the largest holders of government debt has warned that British debt is likely to be downgraded.
- The CBI say the Government’s plans are "too little too late"
- The Governor of the Bank of England says "there is not a credible plan"
- The OECD says "more ambitious” plans "would strengthen the recovery"
- And Howard Davies, the man the Prime Minister appointed as the head of the FSA, has said that "the loss of confidence in the government’s ability to get the public finances back under control" is "the major risk"
"Isn't the reason for the lack of faith in the Government's plans that the Prime Minister is so completely unable to admit what everyone knows to be true – that there is a need for cuts to be made?", Cameron asked.
He also pointed out that if the Prime Minister can't convince his own Chancellor and Business Secretary of his leadership on public finances, then it is no surprise that he can't convince the country.
Ask David Cameron your questions on the NHS
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Wednesday, 06 January 10 - 07:12 PM (GMT) By Vincenzo Capozzoli in Elections |
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David Cameron will be holding a live event at 6.30pm on Friday, 8th January in which he will answer YOUR questions on the NHS.
Latest weather update
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Wednesday, 06 January 10 - 07:08 PM (GMT) By Vincenzo Capozzoli in General |
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The situation in Southampton:
The city is expecting more snow, ice and very cold weather conditions over the next few days.
We have enough rock salt to grit all the major A roads in the city. However, during these extreme weather conditions many roads and pavements will inevitably be icy and slippery. Driving conditions are dangerous so we urge extreme caution to all residents and advise that people only make essential journeys.
For more information-
visit the Southampton city council
For school closures click here
Street Lighting PFI - Financial Close Announcement
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Friday, 11 December 09 - 05:09 PM (GMT) By Vincenzo Capozzoli in Lighting |
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We are pleased to announce that the Street Lighting PFI has now reached financial close. This is a huge milestone in the project, and enters the Council into a 25-year contract with Tay Valley Lighting using its subsidiary contractor Southern Electric Contracting (SEC). During the first five years of the contract 14,000 lights, signs and bollards will be replaced or upgraded. The focus for the following 20 years will be on maintaining and operating all the city’s lights to a high standard. Research shows that better street lighting helps improve road safety, as well as reducing crime and the fear of crime. All our lighting stock over 15 years old will be replaced on a like for like basis with white fluorescent light in residential areas, giving greater clarity and representation of colour and features. Carbon emissions will be reduced through the introduction of remote lighting management, with a central control room having the ability to change lighting times and levels.
Southampton will work with Southern Electric Contracting to organise the work programme, staff and equipment needed to deliver the project. A key part of the contract is communication and consultation with residents to keep them informed about work in area. We will now be working towards service commencement which will be the 1st April 2010.
Your Portswood Action Team, here to help
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Saturday, 05 December 09 - 07:14 PM (GMT) By Vincenzo Capozzoli in General |
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Your Portswood Conservative action team are here to help. We are always happy to help with any problem, no matter how big or small with anything that will improve your local area.
You can contact the members of your action team using the following links-
Cllr Jeremy Moulton- Southampton Test Parliamentary Candidate- E-mail
Cllr Vincenzo Capozzoli- Portswood Ward Councillor- E-Mail
Matthew Claisse- Portswood Ward Candidate- E-mail
St Denys connect 2 update
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Saturday, 05 December 09 - 05:45 PM (GMT) By Vincenzo Capozzoli in Communities |
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The Connect2 project in Southampton is just one of 79 Connect2 schemes across the UK. In December 2007 Sustrans’ Connect2 was announced as the winner of a vote on ITV, taking 42% of the votes and winning the £50 million prize.
The “Boardwalk”, from Horseshoe Bridge to Northam, is the centre of the overall Connect2 scheme within Southampton. The overall project will link Southampton Airport to The City Centre and the Ferry terminals along National Cycle Route 23; this passes through Riverside Park. National Cycle Route 2 runs along Weston Shore and into the City along the Itchen Bridge – the two routes extend to reading in the North and Cornwall and Kent along the coast. The Boardwalk can be viewed at the following web site www.sustransconnect2.org.uk/schemes
A contractor has been appointed and a trial section has already been fabricated on site. Start date has been postponed until April 2010 because some unregistered land is being investigated. A completion date for this section is proposed for Summer 2010. However other sections of the City’s network are still being planned; a local one is a route to link the St Mary’s Football Stadium to the City Centre. Cycle lanes have been installed in St Denys Road so that they will link to Portswood in the future when the Supermarket in developed in a couple of years time.
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