Twelve post offices have been closed in the Devizes Constituency since 1999 leaving only thirty-three to serve local residents. This poor state of service reflects the national situation caused by the lack of support from both Conservative and Labour governments.
Lib Dem Knighton Councillor Gary Hunt has become the City's first Liberal Democrat Lord Mayor.
Today the newest Borough facility the Kingfisher Barn at Itchen Valley Country Park in West End was officially opened by Eastleigh Borough's Mayor, Cllr Roger Smith. He was assisted by pupils from St James' Primary and they were able to discovery just how eco-friendly the new building is.
Following their successes in the recent elections, Lib Dem Borough Councillors have reaffirmed that their priorities in serving local residents over the year ahead are to:
Liberal Democrats have responded to the news that the Better Bedford Party group on the Borough Council, comprising just two Councillors, is disbanding. Councillors Margaret Davey and Peter Chiswell are joining the Independent group in what appears to be a recognition of the party's diminishing strength across the Borough.
The Government has today been accused of failing to meet the needs of post office users as it announced it was going ahead with a massive closure programme.