Nearly 40,000 children have been fined, cautioned or taken to court for alcohol-related offences in the last five years. The number has increased by over a quarter in that period, according to research by the Liberal Democrats. The key points are:
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Your Liberal Democrat councillors report back on December's full council meeting, held on 9th December 2009.
Liberal Democrats Leader Nick Clegg has added his support to the Human Rights Day 2009. Commenting, he said "Human Rights Day is a time for all people to reflect on the importance of stamping out discrimination, hate and cruel behaviour around the world."
Despite a big swing from the Conservatives to the Liberal Democrats, the Conservatives held onto the Hythe West seat in the Hythe Town Council by-election. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Conservative Councillor Richard Carroll, elected in May 2007.
Road users in around Shropshire are being punished by the Government's decision to increase the rateable values applied to petrol stations, according to Cllr Heather Kidd. Heather has warned that rural petrol stations could face closure unless the Government reverses their decision.
