Nick Clegg's speech to IPPR on economic recovery
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg delivered a speech to the thinktank IPPR on redistributing power and the road to economic recovery.
12 Feb 2009
National News
Liberal Democrats slam Conservative hypocrisy over travellers
Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Cllr Stuart Bray has today released the minutes of the last cabinet meeting of the former Conservative administration where it was agreed to accept the findings of the Gypsy & Travellers need assessment which allocated more travellers sites to the area than was originally planned.
12 Feb 2009
Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority "Best in country"
Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority has been rated as the top fire authority in the country, according to an Audit Commission report released today.
12 Feb 2009
Avoid a Broken Heart this Valentine's...
As Valentine's Day draws near Kent Trading Standards would like to warn residents about Online dating scams. The scams involve the victim joining an online dating service or being contacted by someone who is looking for romance, but happens to live overseas.
12 Feb 2009
Kent warning on premium cost welfare benefit advice lines
Kent County Council has been made aware of companies offering advice on welfare benefits via premium rate telephone services costing in the region of £1.50 per minute. There is nothing in law to stop a business from doing this but Kent advise claimants and potential claimants to remember that benefit advice can be obtained for free from other sources.
12 Feb 2009
Lib Dems shame County Hall Tories into care charges u-turn
Liberal Democrats in Hinckley & Bosworth have shamed the Conservatives into dropping plans for a huge hike in home care charges for Leicestershire's pensioners.
12 Feb 2009