Following an all-member ballot, the new executive committee of LGBT+ Liberal Democrats has been elected with Dave Page taking over the role of chair. The new committee, which takes effect from 1st January 2015 is:
Guest speaker, Simon Ainley, provided a vision for the future of shopping and Rugby's place within it, at Rugby Liberal Democrats' AGM last week. "Rugby must pick up the ball and run with it" he said. (Rugby entrepreneur Simon Ainley is one of the driving forces behind Garden Gate, the new flower shop in Regent Street - see www.gardengaterugby.co.uk .)
The Town Council's Development Committee has resolved to oppose Wiltshire Council's scheme to have high speed traffic on the Hilperton Relief Road, as well as on the new road at West Ashton. They decided:
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that VAT will be refunded for our Mountain Rescue, Search and Rescue and Air Ambulance teams. The refund, announced in today's Autumn Statement, comes after years of campaigning by the MP.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the Autumn Statement announcements and has said that this will help businesses and residents in South Cumbria. Tim pointed to the increase in the tax threshold for thousands of people on low and middle incomes, help for small business and a boost for apprenticeships.
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