£6m Investment for Children's Centres
Children and their families across Leicester are to benefit from a £6 million investment in children's centres by Lib Dem led Leicester City Council.
8 Jun 2006
National News
Lib Dems announce new tax policies that hit polluters
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell has unveiled a radical shift in his party's approach to tax policy with a 2p cut in the basic rate. He said the proposals would raise about £20bn elsewhere to fund the cut which would be raised by higher green taxes announced earlier in "Green Switch". Plans to raise taxes to 50p in the pound for high earners have gone. Instead of being the party of higher overall taxes and spending, the Lib Dems will now champion "fairer, simpler and greener taxes".
8 Jun 2006
Growing Support for London Underground to Reinstate Ticket Office Staff
Over the past two months a poll run on this site has received 80% support in favour of the local Liberal Democrat campaign to get London Underground to reinstate ticket office staff at tube stations across the district.
8 Jun 2006
Think global; act local. You can help the environment
In the week of World Environment Day, the Liberal Democrats are calling on people to make their own pledges to help the environment. Your pledge can be added directly to those made by other people in Chelmsford at the link below. You can make a small promise like using a 'bag for life'; or go further and organise a green project in your community, or offset your carbon emissions when you take a flight.
7 Jun 2006
Deficits show need for overhaul of NHS funding
Commenting on the release today of the NHS Annual Report, local MP Tim Farron said: "It is clear from the news today that the NHS funding system needs a complete overhaul. Hospital trusts like our local Morecambe Bay trust have to provide services to a much wider geographical area without any extra funding. The extra cost of providing services across the rural area of Morecambe Bay far exceeds the £6.4million deficit that they have recorded.
7 Jun 2006
More warning needs to be given for road closures
Responding to concerns raised by Garsdale Parish Council to the emergency closure of the A684 between Sedbergh and Garsdale Head, local MP Tim Farron is asking the County Council to give more warning of road closures in remote areas in the future.
7 Jun 2006