In his maiden speech as Norwich South MP, Simon Wright MP highlighted the need for investment in local transport services, the dualling of the A11, and an education leading young people to successful future careers. Mr Wright said how proud he was to represent his city and paid tribute to his predecessor, Charles Clarke.
In May 2010, Liberal Democrat Morehall ward Councillor Tom McNeice was elected as the Mayor of Folkestone. To record the year and the hundreds of engagements during that time, Tom is keeping a journal as a record of some of the events, meetings and people that he has seen as part of his time of Mayor, and the good things happening across Folkestone and Shepway.
The Ampitheatre on the Lower Leas, Folkestone, was the perfect venue for the Girl Guide Association to celebrate 100 years of Girl Guiding. Campfire songs change very little over the years and we enjoyed joining in with the many songs that were led by the Guides and leaders.
Liberal Democrat Councillor David Bill has issued a statement responding to a petition from residents in Markfield about their school bus being cut. Cllr David Bill, issued a statement that outlined how the Liberal Democrats had proposed to save the school bus now under threat.
Jill Wareham, former Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the Isle of Wight, joins the widespread condemnation of Israel's commando style raid on the flotilla of ships carrying aid to Gaza.
Cllr Karen Chilvers, Brentwood West, has demanded that developers provide an on-site children's play area in Rollason Way after another 53 properties were approved as part of The Base development, taking the number of properties to over 400.