Proposal to build on slopes of Shropshire landmark could damage tourism - MEP

Plans to zone the lower slopes of a Shropshire hill for housing development would clearly damage one of the most sensitive landscapes in the region, says Phil Bennion MEP.

Top: Phil Bennion viewing the proposed housing sites from across the valley in Church Stretton with Cllr Bob Welch.

Inspections follow complaints of cruelty in dog shelters in Serbia, MEP told

Lib Dem MEP Phil Bennion has been told by the European Commission that top vets have inspected dog shelters in Serbia after complaints of cruelty.

The Euro MP had put down a Parliamentary question after a constituent raised allegations of cruelty to dogs at many animal shelters in Serbia, which is a candidate nation seeking to join the European Union.

Government review finds 'strong evidence' of importance of EU to British jobs

The first six reports of a UK government audit of EU membership show 'strong and clear evidence' of the EU's importance to jobs in Britain, says Lib Dem MEP Phil Bennion.

Phil Bennion speaking at a meeting in Brussels on the Balance of Competences Review for Transport, hosted by Mark Watts (centre), co-ordinator of UK Transport in Europe.

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