Local MP Tim Farron has today called on the Conservative-led county council to stop plans to axe local bus services and instead put their plans out to consultation with local residents.
Kent County Council's revised Statement of Community Involvement was formally adopted on 14 January 2011. The Statement of Community Involvement forms part of the Minerals and Waste Development Framework and sets out how the community will be engaged in the preparation of the Minerals and Waste Development Framework, and also how the community will be consulted on planning applications that are determined by Kent County Council.
The Conservative Surrey County Council is currently planning to increase on-street car parking in many towns and villages in Surrey.
Today co-chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Treasury committee Stephen Williams has announced policy proposals to give shares in RBS and Lloyds to the British people.
Local Liberal Democrats have welcomed the news that an estimated 1,590 people in Hinckley and Bosworth will stop paying Income Tax altogether. On top of this another 47,000 will pay £200 less a year in Income Tax.
Liberal Democrats in Hinckley and Bosworth are campaigning to save rural pharmacies. It follows the news that the Primary Care Trust (PCT) are planning to remove support from pharmacies associated with village doctor's surgeries.