Liberal Democrats storm to victory in Barwell by-election
Liberal Democrat John Cullinane secured a stunning victory in the Barwell Parish by-election on Thursday.
26 Sep 2011
National News
Local members raise concerns at conference
LIBERAL Democrat Councillors from Hinckley and Bosworth have used their party's annual autumn Conference to raise concerns about the Coalition Government's planning policies and their impact on the local area. Council Leader Stuart Bray, along with Cllrs David Bill, Michael Mullaney and Mathew Hulbert attended the event, which was held in Birmingham last week. In a fringe meeting with Communities and Local Government Minister Andrew Stunnell, Cllrs Bray and Bill pointed out the problems faced by local authorities, when Council's oppose unpopular planning applications unanimously and then have them granted on appeal, by the planning inspectorate. Also at the Conference, the Borough's achievements with children and young people were recognised on a national stage, when Cllr Hulbert spoke on a panel at a fringe event-organised by Family UK, which represents fourteen different charities-discussing families and early years intervention. He pointed out the importance the authority places on ensuring every child is
26 Sep 2011
Review of Parliamentary constituency boundaries - changes to Buckingham proposed
The 2013 Review of Parliamentary constituency boundaries will introduce substantial changes. It will reduce the number of constituencies in England from 533 to 502 and make sure that each constituency has a similar number of registered electors.
25 Sep 2011
Important Community Facility Gets Underway in Shieldfield
Construction work is due to begin on Tuesday 27th September on a long-awaited "Multi Use Games Area" on Napier Street in Shieldfield. The facility is targeted particularly at young people, who asked for it in a community consultation.
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25 Sep 2011
Stones Road – light at the end of the tunnel?
After more than 10 years of talk and delays, it has now been announced that the final phase of the work on the underpass or "tunnel" linking Blenheim Road to Stones Road and Miles Road under the railway line will start on 3 October.
25 Sep 2011
Chris Huhne MP to speak at public lecture
Members of the public will this week be given the chance to listen to a Government Minister speak about their views on green energy.
25 Sep 2011