Lib Dems Launch New Manifesto for 2006
Local Lib Dems have launched a new look manifesto alongside a full slate of candidates for this May's local elections to Bedford Borough Council.
Local Lib Dems have launched a new look manifesto alongside a full slate of candidates for this May's local elections to Bedford Borough Council.
Shepway Council is to spend more than £850,000 replacing the one-year-old fleet of refuse lorries which had to be withdrawn for safety reasons around 4 months ago.
Francis Maude has admitted that the Conservatives may not win the next General Election. Simon Hughes, Liberal Democrat Party President said "This admission that the Tories cosmetic conversion is failing to win over the British people is unsurprising. On the environment, on education and on civil liberties, the Tories have been all talk and no action. They have failed to put forward any actual policies to tackle climate change, have supported Tony Blair's flawed education plans, and caved in on ID cards."
Dundee LibDems today (Friday 7th April) welcomed Sir Menzies Campbell's message at commencement of the campaign at the Moray by-election and the Council elections south of the border.
Council tax in the Leicestershire area have risen by 2.9% overall - a figure which includes the fire authorities 5% tax rise. This means that local council tax has been risen in line with inflation for the second year running, reflecting the Liberal-Democrat led council's commitment to providing an efficient service that gives the best possible value for money.
The Performance Plan for 2005/2006 has been released, detailing the council's performance over the last year and its aims for the coming financial year.