News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

“Northamptonshire should receive fair share of Silverstone business rates” Cllr Chris Lofts

The Liberal Democrat Economy Spokesman at County Hall, Cllr Chris Lofts, has today called for Northamptonshire to receive a fair share of the business rates generated at Silverstone after news that the new Wing Complex had led to £1.6m in profits this year. Conservative-run Northamptonshire County Council has previously invested £10m in the new wing, despite the fact that it is in Buckinghamshire.

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by Daventry Liberal Democrats

17 Dec 2012

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Liberal Democrats Ending DNA Database Retention of Samples from Innocent People.

Liberal Democrat Julian Huppert MP has commented on Thursday's news (13 Dec 2012 ) that the first of several million DNA samples from innocent people have been sent for destruction. This is in line with the Coalition Government's commitment to clear innocent people from the national DNA database.

14 Dec 2012

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Mayor Dave Hodgson with Etienne Stott and his Parents at the Ceremony Marking the Award of the Honour of Honorary Freeman of Bedford Borough

Richly Deserved Recognition for Bedford Borough’s Own Olympic Role Model

Earlier this week I had the honour of presenting Bedford's very own London 2012 Olympic Gold medallist Etienne Stott with the Honorary Freedom of the Borough. This is the highest honour that can be bestowed by the Council, and it is richly deserved recognition for Etienne. Not only did he thrill us all with his performance at the Olympics with Tim Baillie in the C2 Canoe Slalom, which stood out even amongst a long list of memorable sporting moments in 2012, but he has also shown himself to be a fantastic ambassador for Bedford Borough and a genuine role model.

14 Dec 2012

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Happy Christmas - But Try to Avoid Foil Gift Wrap

Epsom & Ewell Lib Dem councillors report that the borough's recycling is a long way from hitting its targets thus putting...

14 Dec 2012

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Placards from a Residents' Demo in Stewartby against the plans for an incinerator nearby

Residents in Stewartby and Across the Marston Vale Let Down Again by Distant Decision-Makers

There was dreadful news from Parliament this week, when the Joint Committee of the two Houses considering US waste giant Covanta's appalling plans for a monstrous, oversized incinerator near Stewartby effectively gave the final go-ahead for the scheme.

15 Dec 2012

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Starbucks Tax Commitment Welcome Start BUT They Must Pay Fair Share

Stephen Williams,Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson commented on the news that Starbucks has agreed to pay more corporation tax:

13 Dec 2012

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