Royal British Legion Riders Take Mayor's Wreath to Belgium
Royal British Legion Riders visited Borough Hall last week to be presented with a wreath by Mayor Dave Hodgson on behalf of...
15 Nov 2014
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£16 million boost for Newcastle primary schools, announces Lib Dem Schools Minister
Disadvantaged primary school pupils in Newcastle are set to benefit from a £15.97 million to boost attainment, the Liberal Democrats have announced.
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15 Nov 2014
Ashlawn Road Development: Rugby needs answers says Baroness Walmsley
Liberal Democrat peer, Baroness Joan Walmsley, visited the site of the proposed Ashlawn Road Development and spoke to local residents today.
14 Nov 2014
Labour admits Coalition law on Social Value is working so well, implementation is being expanded
At the meeting of Newcastle upon Tyne City Council last week, Cllr Greg Stone asked the responsible Labour Councillor what contracts have been let under auspices of the 2012 Public Services (Social Value) Act introduced by the Coaltion Government, and how is the implementation being monitored? Although he didn't get a direct answer, it's obvious from what was said in reply that the new law is yielding worthwhile benefits for the people of Newcasrle upon Tyne
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14 Nov 2014
Liberal Democrats created 840 new apprentices in Hinckley and Bosworth in last year -Cllr Michael Mullaney
Local campaigner Cllr Michael Mullaney has welcomed new figures showing that 840 people started an apprenticeship in Hinckley and Bosworth in the last 12 months. Liberal Democrats in Government have led the apprentice drive and are on course to deliver two million apprenticeships in Britain by the end of this parliament. And new figures from the Department of Business, Innovation & Skills show 840 apprenticeships were created in the area in 2013/14. Lib Dem parliamentary spokesman for Hinckley and Bosworth Cllr Michael Mullaney said: "Gone are the days when a vocational education was seen as the poor relation when it came to choosing a career path. "We are seeing more young people choosing apprenticeships while hearing from businesses who say they simply couldn't function without the talent and ambition they bring. "All young people should have an opportunity to get on in life and apprenticeships are a great way to deliver that. "Liberal Democrats have pushed this policy in Government and ma
14 Nov 2014
Cambridge City Council - By-election Victory!
The result in yesterday's by-election in Queen Edith's (Cambridge) was:
14 Nov 2014