Lib Dems to contest Town Council Elections
Shepway Liberal Democrats have announced that they will be contesting the elections taking place in June to elect Town Councils for Folkestone and Sandgate.
8 Mar 2004
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Lib Dem Councillor's resignation "No Surprise"
The resignation of District Councillor Tony Baker from the Liberal Democrats has come as "no surprise" to the rest of the Lib Dem group.
8 Mar 2004
Letter WMN - Council tax 2004
Dear Sir,
8 Mar 2004
Increased university applications to avoid top up fees deny future doctor a chance.
The predicted rise in university applications as students try to beat top up fees has happened and is making life very hard for the current crop of applicants. Students who would normally take a gap year are deciding to go straight to university to avoid top up fees. This has seriously affected the chances of some students, in particular one from Kingsbridge Community College who desperately wants to study medicine but cannot get a place. With 10 GCSEs, 4 with A* and 6 As, 3 grade A AS levels and a prediction of 3 As at A- level this student has had 4 rejections without interview. Combine this with excellent references, work experience in hospitals, a host of extra curricular activities and a determination to succeed as a doctor and you have someone who should be given a chance.
8 Mar 2004
FAIRER TAXES AND GOVERNMENT SAVINGS TO FUND PRIORITY PUBLIC SERVICES - LIB DEMS
Liberal Democrat proposals published today would scrap council tax, abolish student tuition fees and deliver millions of pounds extra for local services, says Totnes Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson Speaking after the launch of the Liberal Democrat Alternative Budget 2004, Mike Treleaven said:
4 Mar 2004
Influential study backs local income tax
The influential Chartered Institute of Public Finance today told a committee chaired by Local Government Minister, Nick Raynsford that local income tax could be a 'realistic option'. This confirms the Liberal Democrat policy to replace the unfair council tax with a local income tax.
4 Mar 2004