Liberal Democrats unveil detailed plans to replace Council Tax
Liberal Democrats today set out details of their plans to replace the unfair Council Tax with a new Local Income Tax.
12 Jan 2004
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Councillors unite to demand promised Government Funding
In an unprecedented move, leaders of all four political groups on Epsom & Ewell Borough Council have jointly written demanding that Government cash is delivered as promised. In response to Local Government Minister Nick Raynesford's announcement that all 'shire' Districts would receive 3% extra grant to help with next year's budget, councillors united to write asking for this to be delivered.
9 Jan 2004
NEW STUDENT FEES BILL MUST BE STOPPED, SAY LIB DEMS
Commenting on today's publication of the Government's Bill to introduce top-up fees for students, Totnes Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson Mike Treleaven said:
8 Jan 2004
Outrage at Post Office Closure
Hawkinge Liberal Democrats have reacted with outrage to today's news that Hawkinge Post Office is to close.
7 Jan 2004
Happy New Year
Peter Carroll and the Shepway Lib Dem team would like to thank local residents for the support we have received in a fantastic year for the Lib Dems both locally and nationally. We wish all residents and visitors to this site a very happy 2004.
31 Dec 2003
Tories Should Use Extra Money to Keep Council Tax Down
The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced on the 10th of December a £340 million increase in this year's provisional grant for county councils, of which Surrey's share is £7.3 million, according to the Council's figures. The Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council, Cllr Janet Maines says: "This is good news for Surrey residents who have been hit hard by Conservative Council Tax rises. The Liberal Democrats will put pressure on the Conservative Administration on Surrey County Council to use this money to keep Council Tax as low as possible, while making sure local services are protected. The Liberal Democrats have also recommended to the Conservative administration that they should put some funding into preventative measures that would keep the budget under control for future years."
16 Dec 2003