18 Oct 2014
National News
Survey shows people with a learning disability turned away at polling stations
Nearly one in five people with a learning disability say they were turned away at the polling station in the recent local elections, according to a new survey. The survey, conducted by Mencap, reveals that many people with a learning disability are being excluded from the voting process. Of those surveyed, 17% said they were turned away from the polling station because of their disability, with 60% also saying registering to vote was too hard.
18 Oct 2014
Mayor Dave - Bypass Works Signal Major Progress, With Much Still to Be Done
In his latest article for the Times and Citizen, published in the paper this week, Mayor Dave Hodgson looked at the progress...
17 Oct 2014
Councillor changes party policy in first Conference speech
A HINCKLEY and Bosworth Borough Councillor has successfully changed his Party's policy in his debut speech at their national Autumn Conference.
17 Oct 2014
Councillor Michael Mullaney secures policy change at Party Conference
Councillor Michael Mullaney secures policy change at Party Conference
17 Oct 2014
New party policy on religion in schools
The Liberal Democrats have called for an end to the existing obligation for all state schools to hold acts of collective worship, and for non-religious schools to hold acts of worship of a broadly Christian character.
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17 Oct 2014