Lib Dems seize council seat from UKIP with swing from Tories too
Resurgent Liberal Democrats win Mole Valley District Council Holmwoods Ward by-election:
19 Jun 2015
National News
Is Magna Carta still relevant: Did She Die In Vain?
On Monday 15th June, we celebrated the 800th Anniversary of Magna Carta; an important date in the history of democracy. Well, not according to some experts such as Dr David Starkey, for whom it was a first - and largely abortive - attempt to limit the power of the King, for the benefit of the nobility of the day, rather than the 'people'.
SP
19 Jun 2015
Several Gosforth High Street traffic plans paused after Liberal Democrat campaign
We've just been told Newcastle City Council is issuing a statement saying they are pausing a lot of the Gosforth High Street traffic plans to concentrate on other areas, although the Salters Road straightening will still be going ahead (that is, closure of the car park and routing Salters Road across it to change the double traffic light junction to a single one)
19 Jun 2015
News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
If considering getting solar panels do make sure that your proposed installer conducts a free, thorough site survey before producing a quotation. It should take between 30mins and 1.5 hrs depending on the size of your property. Most homes are unique and individual systems will generate different levels of electricity and attract different amounts of Feed in Tariff. …………………………………………………….. The next meeting of the Youth Council is on 30th June, at Three Rivers House, from 5.30-7.00pm. Refreshments from 5.00pm. The agenda includes speakers from the organisations that received grants from the Youth Council, Croxfest the local music festival, Herts Police and Information about the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and its programme of adventurous activities. Young people from 11-19 are very welcome, bring a friend or 2. Help with transport can be arranged. For more information ring TRD C 776611 ……………………………………………………………… Get Fit and Cycle at Rickmansworth Aquadrome, on 13th June between 10.00am a
19 Jun 2015
News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
If considering getting solar panels do make sure that your proposed installer conducts a free, thorough site survey before producing a quotation. It should take between 30mins and 1.5 hrs depending on the size of your property. Most homes are unique and individual systems will generate different levels of electricity and attract different amounts of Feed in Tariff. …………………………………………………….. The next meeting of the Youth Council is on 30th June, at Three Rivers House, from 5.30-7.00pm. Refreshments from 5.00pm. The agenda includes speakers from the organisations that received grants from the Youth Council, Croxfest the local music festival, Herts Police and Information about the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and its programme of adventurous activities. Young people from 11-19 are very welcome, bring a friend or 2. Help with transport can be arranged. For more information ring TRD C 776611 ……………………………………………………………… Get Fit and Cycle at Rickmansworth Aquadrome, on 13th June between 10.00am a
19 Jun 2015
Hopper bus update
The uproar generated by the withdrawal of funding for the service has had an effect. WC now says the Hopper will stay until April instead of being axed this autumn. However the long term future is still uncertain.
18 Jun 2015