Lib Dems lead cross-party attack on Tory waste plans
Conservative and Labour councillors joined Liberal Democrats in throwing out Wiltshire Council's proposals to "harmonise" waste and recycling across the county.
17 Jan 2010
National News
Lib Dem President launches local campaign
Baroness Scott of Needham Market, who has been President of the Liberal Democrat Party since January 2009, was the guest speaker at the party's constituency dinner at the Royal Victoria Hotel in St Leonards on Friday night.
17 Jan 2010
40,000 Sussex pensioners losing out on Cold Weather Payments
Up to 40,000 needy pensioners across Sussex are missing out on Cold Weather Payments triggered by the recent weather, according to analysis of Government figures by the Liberal Democrats.
17 Jan 2010
Clegg letter to Brown urging Iraq Inquiry appearance before election
Following this week's Prime Minister's Questions, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has written to Gordon Brown, urging him to indicate to the Chilcot Inquiry that he would prefer to appear before it ahead of the election.
17 Jan 2010
Sandgate Councillors join beach litter pick
Lib Dem Sandgate Parish Councillors Season Prater and Ann Rimmer joined a team including the Decuria Youth Group on a litter pick along Sandgate Beach today. Although the weather wasn't the best, the group had a productive time and collected 10 bags of rubbish including a variety of shoes and boots!
16 Jan 2010
Mayor Moves to Tackle Roads Damage Caused by Big Freeze
With the prolonged cold snap having taken a heavy toll on the condition of some of Bedford Borough's roads, Mayor Dave Hodgson has moved to ensure that immediate remedial action is taken as soon as the conditions allow by allocating £200,000 in emergency funds.
16 Jan 2010