The first Saturday of November saw the Royal Seven Stars filled with Liberal Democrats as Lembit Opik came to Totnes to speak at our annual constituency dinner. With a menu of gorgeous food, plenty of enjoyable conversation and (of course) a raffle at the end, the only thing needed to complete the night was an entertaining and inspirational speech - which Lembit ably provided.
The ballot for leadership of the Liberal Democrats closes at noon on Saturday, with the result declared on Tuesday afternoon. But who do YOU think will have won - Nick Clegg or Chris Huhne? Vote now in the "just for fun" poll on the front page of this web site (www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk).
Liberal Democrats have expressed renewed anger over the level of government funding for county council services at yesterday's key Policy and Resources Panel.
Local Lib Dems joined the march against climate change in Scarborough on Saturday. The march commenced in Scarborough Town Centre and was led across the Spa Bridge to a Spa, where a meeting was held to discuss how local people could help put pressure on the government to address climate change.
ENOUGH has been done to seek the Brentwood public's views on the William Hunter Way development, according to Tory councillors.
Old Moulsham resident James Gardner will be strong voice for the area if elected in the by-election tomorrow. "I am looking forward very much to polling day tomorrow. If elected, I will do my very best for the area where I live," said James. "Make this election a referendum on the Conservative inaction on traffic and housing issues."