Shepway Delay Fight for Fire Services Across Shepway
Never have I written a letter with such a feeling of anger, frustration, and absolute shame at how Shepway District Council behaved tonight.
LB
1 Nov 2007
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Council Meeting Explodes as Tory Amendment Delays Action Against Folkestone Fire Cuts
Last nights meeting of Shepway District Council exploded in controversy with several Councillors from both the Lib Dems and the Conservatives walking out. The meeting was debating a Liberal Democrat motion aimed at fighting proposed cuts to fire fighters and fire engines a Folkestone Fire Station. The cuts will cut the number of the fully manned fire engines from 3 to 1 and the loss of 24 firefighters in Folkestone.
1 Nov 2007
Fighting the Threat to Local Fire-Fighters
Firstly, I'd like to welcome the representatives from the Folkestone Brigade who are here this evening. When on shift, they can be called upon to put their lives in order to save ours, and those of our constituents, family and friends.
CCTP
1 Nov 2007
TORIES WRONG TO SUPPORT THREE TIER LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Liberal Democrats at Essex County Council have voiced their concerns about Conservative plans to continue supporting a three tier system of local government in Essex, which is not uniform across the county. Whilst the whole county has the benefit of a county council and a borough or district council, not every resident has a parish or town council.
1 Nov 2007
Dundee LibDem Councillor's concerns over digital switchover
Dundee West End Liberal Democrat Councillor Fraser Macpherson has expressed concern about plans for the digital television switch-over, due to take place in the Dundee and North Scotland region in 2010.
31 Oct 2007
It's official - Clegg vs. Huhne for LD leadership
So it's confirmed - nominations have closed and the Lib Dem leadership contest is between Nick Clegg and Chris Huhne. Whoever wins, at least the name is easy to get on to a poster! In blog-world, there has been much discussion about the two candidates. Given that the Lib Dems are more united on policy than the other parties, the contest is going to be more about style and strategy than policy differences. See www.libdemblogs.co.uk amongst others for discussions.
31 Oct 2007