Extra funding for Hinckley and Bosworth children's education
The Liberal Democrats have announced a major investment for schools in Hinckley and Bosworth through the Pupil Premium.
16 Dec 2010
The Liberal Democrats have announced a major investment for schools in Hinckley and Bosworth through the Pupil Premium.
Five former Kent County Council Members - 3 Conservative, one Liberal Democrat and one Labour - have been given the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of their service to the County Council and the people of Kent.
Today's announcement that the family unit at Yarl's Wood immigration detention centre is closing with immediate effect is wonderful news. Locking up innocent children is an affront to our common humanity, and the fact that it has been happening in our Borough makes the matter even more raw for local residents here. I am delighted that the government is to take a more compassionate, human approach to the removal of families with no legal right to remain in this country, and I am especially pleased that this stain on our nation's character will no longer exist here in Bedford Borough.
This just in from Southeastern: "Southeastern has been advised by Network Rail, who has responsibility for keeping the track clear of ice and snow, that we can run our normal timetable service for Friday 17 December.
Local authorities will have a crucial role in the oversight of NHS services, following a Government announcement today. Liberal Democrat Minister for Care Services, Paul Burstow, commented: "Healthcare at its best is personal and local. Our reforms will put patients and communities in control of their NHS and their health.
Leading Liberal Democrat Councillor Robin Lawrence has called on Labour to continue the Liberal Democrats good work now that they have taken control Wolverhampton City Council.