Mind - statement in support
Statement in support of Mind
20 Feb 2010
National News
Just 1.5 per cent rise in Council Tax under Island Lib Dem plans to "kickstart financial responsibility"
Council tax would rise by just 1.5 per cent under plans put forward by IW Council Liberal Democrats. The proposal would amend the ruling Conservative group's budget set to be debated at County Hall on 24 February. Lib Dem group leader, Cllr Reg Barry, says that the plans will kickstart financial responsibility.
19 Feb 2010
Conservative cuts: "What will happen to the most vulnerable?" asks Jill Wareham
Jill Wareham, Liberal Democrat Prospective MP for the Isle of Wight, has been listening to parents and their adult children with learning difficulties who will be affected by the proposed Conservative budget cuts.
19 Feb 2010
Jill Wareham welcomes decision on Yarmouth/Lymington ferries
Jill Wareham, Liberal Democrat Prospective MP for the Isle of Wight, is relieved to hear that the Yarmouth/Lymington ferries can continue to operate. At a court ruling today a top judge said the company's introduction of the W class ferries was unlawful under the Habitats Directive and the Habitats Regulations but Mr Justice Owen stopped short of banning them.
19 Feb 2010
Disabled Access Is No New Issue
ON Monday I had the honour and pleasure of opening the extended Shopmobility centre in Teignmouth.
RYRMP
19 Feb 2010
COMMUNITY GROUP LAUNCHES HERITAGE WALK
A local heritage guide called 'Westerhope Walkabout' has been developed by members of the Westerhope Community Partnership.
19 Feb 2010