Liberal Democrats respond to approved Budget
Following the Council meeting on Wednesday, the Liberal Democrats are "disappointed but not surprised" by the attitude and stance taken by the Conservative Administration.
25 Feb 2010
National News
THE FUTURE OF THE PARKWAY SITE
Local councillors have welcomed the council's decision not to progress possible plans for some housing on the Parkway site.
25 Feb 2010
Conservative Council Cave In On Meals On Wheels
After massive pressure from residents across the County, the Conservative Administration on Shropshire Council have caved in and shelved plans to slash £200,000 from the meals on wheels budget.
25 Feb 2010
Even Norman Tebbit agrees with Lib Dem tax policy!
In a debate on pay restraint, Baroness Williams of Crosby asked;
25 Feb 2010
New Recycling Bins an Immediate Hit with Town Centre Shoppers
New recycling bins in Bedford Town Centre introduced by Liberal Democrat Mayor Dave Hodgson have seen just over ½ tonne of plastic bottles and drink cans collected in less than two months. The new recycling bins, which have been called for by Liberal Democrats on the Council for many years, were introduced following Dave Hodgson's election as Mayor. They are already helping to save local taxpayers money by reducing landfill costs and are enabling residents to recycle 'on-the-go' in the town centre for the first time.
25 Feb 2010
Liz Lynne and breast cancer campaigners step up drive for screening
Campaigners from the European Breast Cancer coalition joined Lib Dem MEP Liz Lynne in Brussels this week to lobby Euro MPs to sign up to a call for universal cancer screening for women between the ages of 50 and 69.
CW
25 Feb 2010