Liberal Democrat West End Councillor, Fraser Macpherson, has today (Saturday 6th January) launched his January 2007 Update to West End Community Council, in advance of the next Community Council meeting.
Happy New Year to each and every one of you. For me, 2006 has been a year unlike any other. Becoming leader of a political party is both a privilege and a great responsibility. I am determined to make the very best of our Party's opportunities and I believe that we have made a good start.
The Government wants to increase local authority rents to bring them more in line with housing association rent levels. Therefore rents for council tenants in Leicester are set to rise by an average of five per cent if proposals for the next financial year are approved.
The Campaign to Save OUR Royal Victoria has secured a pledge from the East Kent Hospital Trust that most key services currently available at the RVH will continue to be available in Folkestone. The pledge has been welcomed by hospital campaigner Lynne Beaumont, but fears remain that the full story is not being told. The public meeting announced for 9 January will go ahead to ensure concerned local residents are given all the information available at the allow local people to have their say on the future of the hospital.
Tom McClure says, "Thanks to all the residents who have contacted us about the redevelopment on the corner of Cleveland Road and Mill Hill Road.
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Friday 5th January) gave their support to proposals announced by LibDem MSP for Gordon, Nora Radcliffe, for the establishment of Community Land Trusts to help meet the growing demand for affordable housing across the country.