Leicester Gets it's First Lib Dem Lord Mayor
Lib Dem Knighton Councillor Gary Hunt has become the City's first Liberal Democrat Lord Mayor.
17 May 2007
News
Blair's 10 wasted years - Robinson
Commenting to the Essex Chronicle, Lib Dem Stephen Robinson has described the Tony Blair era as '10 years of wasted chances.' Things *could* only get better, after the disastrous Conservative years. Money did go to schools and hospitals; but things are not much better - because Labour (and the Conservatives) want central control; they trust Whitehall not Town Hall or local people.
17 May 2007
Ludford condemns state homophobia in the EU
Addressing today's British Youth Council organised protest outside the Polish Embassy, Liberal Democrat MEP Baroness Sarah Ludford, a member of the European Parliament's gay and lesbian rights 'Intergroup' said: "I am deeply concerned by the homophobic stance of the Polish government.
17 May 2007
Kingfisher Barn Gives Energy Lesson
Today the newest Borough facility the Kingfisher Barn at Itchen Valley Country Park in West End was officially opened by Eastleigh Borough's Mayor, Cllr Roger Smith. He was assisted by pupils from St James' Primary and they were able to discovery just how eco-friendly the new building is.
17 May 2007
Lib Dem Group Set Out Positive Approach on Council
Following their successes in the recent elections, Lib Dem Borough Councillors have reaffirmed that their priorities in serving local residents over the year ahead are to:
17 May 2007
The Demise of Better Bedford
Liberal Democrats have responded to the news that the Better Bedford Party group on the Borough Council, comprising just two Councillors, is disbanding. Councillors Margaret Davey and Peter Chiswell are joining the Independent group in what appears to be a recognition of the party's diminishing strength across the Borough.
17 May 2007