Following the revelations in the local press that have highlighted the potential misuse of the Purchase Card scheme by some Essex County Council employees, Liberal Democrat County Councillor, David Kendall has put down a Motion to Full Council on 10 July 2012 calling for an independent inquiry to scrutinize the reported £5.1 million spend since the Purchase Card was first introduced back in December 2009.
Nick Clegg, leader of the Liberal Democrats and Deputy Prime Minister, has recorded a video for the Out4Marriage campaign. Nick is the most senior member of the Government to contribute to the site, which collects messages of support for equal marriage.
It was great to see so many people come out on Monday to see the new 'Archimedean Screws' beginning to turn and generate energy from the natural drop between the upper and lower river levels on the River Great Ouse in Bedford. Local schoolchildren were there, learning about renewable energy by watching it brought to life at such close quarters. A large number of residents who have seen the plant being installed over recent weeks were also in attendance, pleased to see it getting underway and starting to use the river's natural power for the benefit of our environment and local taxpayers.
Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg has today recorded a video message in support of equal marriage for the Out4Marriage campaign.
Commenting on the Chancellor and the Governor of the Bank of England's plans to create more credit to boost the economy, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Treasury Committee, Stephen Williams said:
Wiltshire Council has published a Falls and Bone Health strategy which seeks to minimise the harm caused by falls and bone diseases amongst older people. Falling is an increasing problem, with an average of seven emergency hospital admissions per day in the county. Up to one in three over-65s will fall in the course of a year, and apart from the direct injuries falls can lead to other physical or psychological problems.