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.
The Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have called on the Conservative administration at County Hall to use its growing...
The footfall counters around the town centre showed a staggering 77% increase in the number of people in town during last weekend's Victorian Christmas Fair, in comparison with last year's figures. We extended the fair this year, with the event featuring, for the first time ever, Christmas market stalls along a temporarily-pedestrianised High Street. While there are improvements which can be made if this is repeated, for example the markets company turning the stalls around on the High Street, it was fantastic to see so many people of all ages there and in other parts of town enjoying Bedford at Christmas time.
At a stormy Full Council meeting last night the Liberal Democrats spelt out their position on the Town Hall, confirming that they want to see the current Town Hall kept.
Following some serious examples of unacceptable behaviour by Newcastle University students in North Jesmond ward in September 2010, the Registrar was asked by ward councillors to explain the University's stance on anti-social behaviour. Here are some extracts from his statement.