PROMISE OF JAM TOMORROW IS NOT ENOUGH
Liberal Democrats in Scarborough have attacked Government offers to compensate low income earners losing out under tax changes as "vague promises of jam tomorrow".
2 May 2008
National News
Rochdale Lib Dems celebrate best result ever - THANK YOU!
Rochdale Liberal Democrats are celebrating dramatic wins in Balderstone & Kirkholt, and Central Rochdale, though they had a scare with Mayor Peter Evans perilously close to losing his seat to the Conservatives in Littleborough Lakeside, as Labour failed to win a single seat in Rochdale. The result was the best for the Lib Dems since records began and Labour nearly slipped into 3rd place.
2 May 2008
Sandgate Revolution: Season Prater Storms to Victory in Sandgate By-Election
Season Prater has stormed to victory in the Sandgate Valley By-election to Sandgate Council. Season took 176 votes - 58% of the total and more than both the Conservative and Independent candidates combined.
1 May 2008
Polls close
Polling has now closed in the local government elections, the count will take place tomorrow (Friday) and the results posted here.
1 May 2008
Hook Road Arena not suitable for Sports Pitches!
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has abandoned attempts to find a sports use for part of Hook Road Arena, despite a development strategy which says it should increase provision of outdoor sports pitches and recreation.
1 May 2008
Use of Horton Chapel Still Not Resolved
Lib Dem Councillor Elaine Britten (Court) has criticised the borough council for the continuing delays in arriving at a plan for the use of Horton Chapel.
1 May 2008