Power to the people!
As Lib Dems in Rochdale deliver on manifesto commitments....
12 Jan 2007
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Liberal Democrat News
Dundee Liberal Democrats support new powers for the Scottish Parliament
Dundee LibDems today (Monday 15th January) gave their support to calls by Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Nicol Stephen MSP for increased powers for the Scottish Parliament.
15 Jan 2007
£3 Million cost of dropped litter!
Rochdale Borough's Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainability - Councillor Wera Hobhouse has revealed the cost of dropped litter and fly tipping in the Borough - is a staggering £3 Million a year! That is the cost to Council Tax Payers in the Borough and involves collecting 4,500 tonnes of litter in Heywood, Middleton, the Pennines and Rochdale.
12 Jan 2007
Lib Dems take overall control as Labour Councillor quits!
The Liberal Democrats have taken overall control of Rochdale Metropolitan Council after a Labour Councillor sensationally quit. This leaves the Liberal Democrats with over half the Councillors and now in full control of the Council. The Lib Dems have been in minority control since May after gaining a number of seats in the local elections.
12 Jan 2007
Allowance Increase Plans Untimely and Disproportionate
Commenting on the Independent Remuneration Panel's recommendation on the allowance paid to the Mayor of Bedford which will be presented to a meeting of Bedford Borough Council next week, Liberal Democrat Group Leader Michael Headley said:
12 Jan 2007
Cameron still to prove environmental credentials - Huhne
Responding to David Cameron's claims to be leading the way on environmental policies, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Chris Huhne MP said "David Cameron is showing incredible gall by claiming to be at the forefront of environmental policy."
12 Jan 2007