Councillor expelled
Cllr Yusuf Sidat has been expelled from the Liberal Democrat Group on Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
10 Dec 2009
National News
Revealed: Shepway plans to end free Hythe parking and increase "Pay and Display" charges
Shock parking plans being discussed by Conservative Shepway District Council will see parking charges at three currently free Hythe car parks. The plan is detailed in official Council documents to be discussed by the District Council Cabinet on 9th December.
9 Dec 2009
Libdems call for electrification of the Midland mainline
East Midlands Liberal democrats have called for the electrification of the Midland mainline from Sheffield to London after a report by Network Rail recommended the upgrade. Electirifcation will make travelling to London much quicker and will be more environmentally friendly than the current diesel engines.
9 Dec 2009
LABOUR NOT BEING HONEST ABOUT THE ECONOMY, SAYS BEADLE
The Labour Government is not being honest about the "hard slog" facing the economy after Alistair Darling unveiled a number of tax rises, the Liberal Democrats said.
9 Dec 2009
Pre-Budget Report statement
Here's what Lib Dem shadow chancellor Vince Cable had to say in response to Alistair Darling's Pre-Budget Report statement:
CW
9 Dec 2009
Brentwood Council finances statement
The Leader is trying to defend the indefensible and put a brave face on the situation but even she cannot escape the fact that this Council's finances are in a serious mess and her administration has to accept the lion's share of the blame.
CDK
9 Dec 2009