Dundee Liberal Democrats express concern over declining value of winter fuel payments
Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Saturday 23rd February) expressed concern at the declining value of winter fuel payments.
23 Feb 2008
National News
Dundee LibDems back Stephen over concerns about job losses at the University of Dundee
Dundee LibDems have today (Friday 22nd February) backed comments by the Leader of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland Nicol Stephen MSP in challenging Alex Salmond at First Minister's Question Time to take responsibility for the confirmed job losses at the University of Dundee, which are due to the SNP's cuts to Higher Education funding.
22 Feb 2008
Labour's Council Tax Hike
Council tax bills for residents across the City are set to rise by almost three times the rate of inflation.
22 Feb 2008
Declining value of Winter Fuel Payment leaves pensioners in the cold
The Liberal Democrats have published figures showing Winter Fuel Payment now only pays for a quarter of a pensioner's fuel bills. While the amount of the Payment has been frozen at £200 for five years, fuel bills and the profits of energy companies have both risen. This has resulted in the value of the Payments halving.
22 Feb 2008
Hythe West Councillor Misses Key Council Meeting
Conservative Hythe West Councillor, Linda Oliver, who is currently at the centre of a storm about failing to resign as a Councillor for Hythe West despite moving to Bath, failed to turn up to the key Shepway Council budget setting meeting at Shepway Civic Centre in Folkestone last night.
22 Feb 2008
Shepway Council Increases Spending on 'Leadership' By 39% But Cuts the Key Services to Local People
At last night's Shepway District Council budget meeting Lib Dem Councillor Peter Carroll slammed the ruling cabinet for a massive hike in spending on 'leadership and strategy'.
22 Feb 2008