Letter to the editor on Copenhagen
Dear Sir
11 Dec 2009
National News
Full Council report back
Your Liberal Democrat councillors report back on December's full council meeting, held on 9th December 2009.
11 Dec 2009
Liberal Democrats Leader Nick Clegg has added his support to the Human Rights Day 2009.
Liberal Democrats Leader Nick Clegg has added his support to the Human Rights Day 2009. Commenting, he said "Human Rights Day is a time for all people to reflect on the importance of stamping out discrimination, hate and cruel behaviour around the world."
11 Dec 2009
Big Swing to Lib Dems in Hythe West, but Conservatives retain seat
Despite a big swing from the Conservatives to the Liberal Democrats, the Conservatives held onto the Hythe West seat in the Hythe Town Council by-election. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Conservative Councillor Richard Carroll, elected in May 2007.
11 Dec 2009
Rise In Business Rates Could Lead To Closure Of Rural Petrol Stations Warns Kidd
Road users in around Shropshire are being punished by the Government's decision to increase the rateable values applied to petrol stations, according to Cllr Heather Kidd. Heather has warned that rural petrol stations could face closure unless the Government reverses their decision.
11 Dec 2009
Andy Gerard is new Councillor for Kingsbrook Ward
Liberal Democrat Andy Gerard has been elected as the new Councillor for Kingsbrook Ward. He achieved an emphatic victory in yesterday's by-election, with Labour and the Tories a long way back in second and third place respectively. The Liberal Democrats' share of the vote increased, while on a dreadful night for the Conservatives, their vote share fell by 7.5%.
11 Dec 2009