Bill to end fuel poverty to be put to parliament
Liberal Democrats in Hinckley and Bosworth have expressed their delight that Liberal Democrat MP David Heath is bringing forward a parliamentary bill aimed at ending fuel poverty.
18 Jan 2009
National News
Education and the Countryside
With all the focus of on the LDF, the discussions about Unitary Authorities, and the recession at the moment are we in danger of forgetting the basic building blocks of our community?
DC
18 Jan 2009
Nick Clegg's speech to the Liberal Democrat Policy Conference
The Liberal Democrats are today holding a Policy Conference at the London School of Economics. Nick Clegg made a keynote speech, it follows:
17 Jan 2009
Disabled Rights Delay
The Labour government has been criticised for failing to bring new rights for disabled people into law.
17 Jan 2009
Bridge Street Development set to ruin Staines riverside.
Despite overwhelming local opposition, Spelthorne's Planning committee passed the application to build 143 flats on the Council owned Bridge Street car park site, right next to Staines Bridge. The seven-storey block will be sited only 4 metres from the bridge and will totally dominate the entry to Staines from the West.
17 Jan 2009
Elaine Britten stands down as councillor
Lib Dem Elaine Britten has decided that for reasons of ill-health she can no longer continue as councillor for Court ward. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held on 26th February.
16 Jan 2009