Local MP presents prize to Christmas card winner
Tim Farron MP has announced the long-awaited results of his annual Christmas card competition. He presented the first prize to Joe Tully, aged 7, at Crosscrake Primary School this morning.
29 Nov 2010
National News
Isle of Wight Council Job Losses
Island Liberal Democrat are appalled at the news that over 500 individuals are to lose their jobs within the Council. The impact on services, the Island's economy, and our communities will be devastating.
28 Nov 2010
Shrewsbury's Consultant Maternity unit may close
On 3rd December The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust will be considering a proposal to move Consultant Maternity and Neonatal Paediatric care from Shrewsbury to Telford in bid to create a centre of excellence for women's services. This would mean that women who need consultant maternity care would need to travel to Telford. Younger mothers with normal pregnancies would not be affected; both hospitals would continue to have midwife-led maternity units for normal deliveries.
28 Nov 2010
Hospital Campaigners Set To Tackle Health Trust
Two local politicians who have been campaigning to preserve consultant maternity and Neonatal care in Shrewsbury have secured a meeting with the Trust on in early December.
28 Nov 2010
Plea To Back Voluntary Sector
Shropshire Liberal Democrats has made a last minute plea to the Administration on Shropshire Council not to scrap funding for development work in the Voluntary sector in this year's budget.
28 Nov 2010
EU's 'New Skills' plan should not just be about 'new workers' says Liz Lynne
A flagship new EU initiative to boost skills and jobs must be not just about new workers but also help older or disabled people play a more productive role in the labour market, Lib Dem European Employment Spokesman Liz Lynne said today.
28 Nov 2010