Out with the Old, In with the New
Jesmond Library re-opened on June 13. The interior is now much brighter and has a more spacious feel. As well as improvements, some much needed repairs have taken place.
28 Jun 2011
National News
Local Lib Dems back bank share plans
LIberal Democrats in Hinckley and Bosworth have welcomed proposals to give bank shares to every adult in the UK.
27 Jun 2011
PRESS RELEASE: Lib Dems respond to Parsons Unsuccessful LGA Campaign
Reacting to the news that David Parsons, Leader of Leicestershire County Council has failed in his bid to become Chairman of the Local Government Association, Liberal Democrat leader Simon Galton has offered his condolences but stressed that it is now time to get back to dealing with local issues and priorities here in Leicestershire.
27 Jun 2011
Is Residents' Parking on its way at last?
A meeting of the Local Committee on Monday 27th June will discuss the county council's "phase 6" proposals - which include residents' parking schemes for a number of roads in and around the borough.
27 Jun 2011
Let down by Labour: £5m investment in city youth facility lost
Newly elected Lib Dem councillor Henry Gallagher has attacked Newcastle City Council's new Labour leadership for their decision to cancel a proposed £5m city centre youth facility.
27 Jun 2011
Nick Clegg Pushes Free Bank Shares Scheme
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says it's time the public benefited from the bailout of the banks.
26 Jun 2011