Island Liberal Democrats agreed last evening to support proposals for land based wind turbines on the Island. Experts gave presentations to party members on wind, wave, hydro, solar, gasification and anaerobic digesters. Members also supported the idea that the Island could be an unparalleled centre of excellence for research, development, experimentation and implementation of renewable energy systems.
Edward Davey MP joined Dave Hodgson and local Liberal Democrats on the campaign trail in Bedford last night. Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary Edward Davey MP visited Bedford last night to help Dave Hodgson's campaign to become Mayor of Bedford Borough. Mr Davey spoke to Dave about the key issues for the by-election campaign, and heard about Dave's priorities for supporting the local economy, improving local roads, tackling crime and protecting the environment, before hitting the campaign trail and meeting local residents in Bedford.
A campaign to get a fair deal for our troops has been launched by the Liberal Democrats. A key part of the campaign is a call for armed forces pay to match that of police officers and firefighters.
Spotland and Falinge Councillor Peter Clegg is calling on the Government to award big pay rises to military personnel, many of whom are risking their lives on the Afghanistan frontline.
Liberal Democrat led Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council has been one of a number of local authorities which have successfully persuaded the government to reduce the planned rise in council house rents by half this year.
Paul Lambillion (BFP 28th August) was right to highlight the problems that arise as a result of poor planning and the residents of Moreton Hall can have no confidence in the Borough Council maintaining a firm grip on development. Recent builders so condensed the building that they had lots of spare land left over and the Council instead of insisting on community use of the spare land permitted the developer opportunity profits by allowing them to build further housing.
