Simon Says 'Don't Dodge the Voters'
Simon Sansome, local activist has written to local press with his concerns that the Labour run City Council will dodge giving the people of Leicester a say on having an elected Mayor.
17 Nov 2010
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Wolverhampton election investigation raises more doubts over how election was run
Following the revelations that the Wolverhampton South West result showed more ballot papers being counted than had been issued and that the official marked register for part of the constituency had gone missing both Wolverhampton Council and the Electoral Commission have been investigating.
17 Nov 2010
Paul Burstow: Providing guaranteed respite care
"Liberal Democrats can be proud that today we have announced a vision for social care that joins up health and social care. It will provide better, more independent lives for older and disabled people - and their carers."
18 Nov 2010
Liberal Democrat highlight Tory Youth Cuts
Simon Galton, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group has highlighted his concerns about the cuts to the Youth Service. The County Council currently spends £4.2m on youth work and in the budget last February, the Conservatives voted to cut £1m from the youth budget.
17 Nov 2010
Devon & Cornwall AGM - Agenda now available
The Agenda for the Devon & Cornwall AGM is now available and can be downloaded by clicking on Download Conference Papers and Booking Forms menu item on left.
17 Nov 2010
One year on from the floods - time to honour mountain rescue heroes with VAT exemption
As we mark the anniversary of last November's devastating floods in Cumbria, South Lakes MP Tim Farron is reiterating his call for local Mountain Teams to be exempt from paying VAT and vehicle excise duty.
17 Nov 2010