Lib Dem councillors propose package to improve local economy and create jobs
The Liberal democrat group on Leicestershire County Council have created proposals for £10m to be invested in the local economy.
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27 Jun 2012
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Liberal Democrats deliver local growth while cutting emissions – Huppert
Liberal Democrat Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced a £266m investment in local green transport schemes, bringing the total invested to more than £1bn.
27 Jun 2012
Sign the number 7 bus petition
Please sign the petition to keep the number 7 bus service that runs through many local villages http://bosworthlibdems.org.uk/en/petition/number-7-bus
27 Jun 2012
Lifeline for Lyth Valley as minister agrees that pumps should continue for now
A team from South Lakeland met with Defra minister Richard Benyon to ask for his support for the continued drainage of the Lyth Valley.
27 Jun 2012
Fuel duty cut right decision for local families - Cllr Michael Mullaney
Local Liberal Democrats have welcomed news that the Coalition Government has decided to postpone the August fuel duty rise.
27 Jun 2012
Council grapples with changes to benefits system
The introduction of 'Universal Credit' will affect most people in Wiltshire to some degree. UC is a single benefit payment which replaces Income Support, income-based Jobseekers Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Housing Benefit, Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit. Disability Living Allowance will be replaced by Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for people over 16.
26 Jun 2012