A crackdown on dog fouling in north Norfolk is under way. Picture: Chris Bishop Archant Environmental rangers are stepping up their patrols as part of an ongoing bid to tackle the blight of dog mess in north Norfolk. Sheringham Prom will be one of the places that will see increased monitoring by North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) rangers because of an increase in reports of the problem there.Nigel Lloyd, NNDC portfolio holder for environment, said: “An increase in dog mess often happens when the clocks go back and the evenings get darker, but that is not an excuse.“Dog mess impacts visitors and locals alike, and spoils everyone’s enjoyment of places such as the prom.”It is an offence not to pick up after your dog. If this is witnessed by NNDC officers, offenders will be served with fixed-penalty notices of £80.Dog fouling can be reported at www.north-norfolk.gov.ukkeep up to date by following the council’s environmental protection team on Twitter … [Read more...] about Crackdown on dog fouling will continue at prom
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Vietnam becomes member of UN Commission on International Trade Law
The Southeast Asian country won 157 out of 193 votes at an election during the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in New York, the US, on December 17. Vietnam and eight other Asia-Pacific countries ran for seven membership vacancies this year. This is the first time that Vietnam has stood as a candidate for the position. UNCITRAL, established by the General Assembly in 1966, is the core legal body of the United Nations in international trade law and aims to remove legal obstacles to international trade. The success in the election shows the country’s rising international prestige, and is recognition of the country’s efforts and contributions to the common tasks of the international community. Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam's Permanent Mission to the UN, said that Vietnam’s UNCITRAL membership candidacy was motivated by the country’s external policy of active international integration, enhancing multilateral foreign relations and … [Read more...] about Vietnam becomes member of UN Commission on International Trade Law
British prime minister says postponed Brexit vote to be held in mid-January
By Jill Lawless and Danica Kirka Published 1:18 pm PST, Monday, December 17, 2018 Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn says he will submit a motion of no-confidence in Prime Minister Theresa May over her delays on voting on Britain’s exit from the European Union. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn says he will submit a motion of no-confidence in Prime Minister Theresa May over her delays on voting on Britain’s exit from the European Union. Photo: United Kingdom Parliamentary Recording Unit Photo: United Kingdom Parliamentary Recording Unit Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn says he will submit a motion of no-confidence in Prime Minister Theresa May over her delays on voting on Britain’s exit from the European Union. Labour … [Read more...] about British prime minister says postponed Brexit vote to be held in mid-January
UN pledges to support Vietnam in multiple fields
UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra (L) and National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong The meeting took place on the fringes of a two-day conference titled “The National Assembly (NA) and sustainable development goals (SDGs)”, opened in the city on the same day. The UN official told his host that the UN pledges to assist and share experience with Vietnam and hoped that the two sides will soon establish a working group to conduct field trips to the northwestern region, especially Son La and Hoa Binh provinces to study local ethnic minority communities. Malhotra emphasized climate change response as a top priority and the UN has worked out short-term action plans for it and will work together with the Vietnamese Government in dealing with the challenge. The UN’s Green Climate Fund is ready to support related short-term solutions, including the building of houses for Vietnamese people in flood-hit locations The UN desires to support … [Read more...] about UN pledges to support Vietnam in multiple fields
Pitch and putt course to close after costing taxpayers £50,000 per year
PUBLISHED: 13:57 17 December 2018 | UPDATED: 14:41 17 December 2018 James Carr Dip Farm Pitch and Putt, Lowestoft, will be shut down later this month. Photo: Sentinel Leisure Trust. Archant A pitch and putt golf course which cost taxpayers almost £1,000-a-week is set to close down after years of declining popularity. Dip Farm Pitch and Putt, in Corton Road, Lowestoft, will shut its doors for the final time later this month.Despite considerable investment the nine-hole golf course, which is owned by Waveney District Council and managed by Sentinel Leisure Trust, has seen its fortunes fade in recent years. Marketing campaigns to attract customers have proved fruitless and WDC have said “declining participation and increased costs to the public purse” has left the partners with no choice but to close the facility. Graham Catchpole, cabinet member for operations and facilities at WDC, said: “Obviously it is sad that we must take this … [Read more...] about Pitch and putt course to close after costing taxpayers £50,000 per year