Lib Dems: We should avoid creating turbulence and distraction in education
The Liberal Democrats have spoken out against reports of the abandoning of GCSE's in English schools.
21 Jun 2012
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Petition opposing Phone Mast submitted
A petition signed by nearly 200 residents opposing proposals to put a 15metre (49 foot) phone mast on Tudor Road, Hinckley has been submitted to Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, a copy is also being sent to the Mobile Phone Companies' representatives.
21 Jun 2012
Pavement Safety Campaign Success
A campaign to make the pavement outside a Hinckley shop safer has been a success.
21 Jun 2012
Lib Dems demand inquiry into £5.1m card spend
Following the revelations in the local press that have highlighted the potential misuse of the Purchase Card scheme by some Essex County Council employees, Liberal Democrat County Councillor, David Kendall has put down a Motion to Full Council on 10 July 2012 calling for an independent inquiry to scrutinize the reported £5.1 million spend since the Purchase Card was first introduced back in December 2009.
20 Jun 2012
Archimedean Screws Now in Operation, Generating Energy for the Benefit of All
It was great to see so many people come out on Monday to see the new 'Archimedean Screws' beginning to turn and generate energy from the natural drop between the upper and lower river levels on the River Great Ouse in Bedford. Local schoolchildren were there, learning about renewable energy by watching it brought to life at such close quarters. A large number of residents who have seen the plant being installed over recent weeks were also in attendance, pleased to see it getting underway and starting to use the river's natural power for the benefit of our environment and local taxpayers.
20 Jun 2012
Freedom to love is a fundamental right – Clegg
Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg has today recorded a video message in support of equal marriage for the Out4Marriage campaign.
20 Jun 2012