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True Grit

Last winter saw the worst snow and ice for over 30 years. Council staff worked flat out to deal with icy roads and pavements. Though fully prepared for a "normal" winter, very severe weather caused some difficult problems. Since then, your Lib Dem Councillors have worked closely with Council staff on plans for this winter.

29 Nov 2010
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Tuition Fees

At a time when the Country is deeply in debt I find it in comprehensible that the Government now wish to pass on some of that debt to every young person going to University.

29 Nov 2010
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Isle of Wight Council Job Losses

Island Liberal Democrat are appalled at the news that over 500 individuals are to lose their jobs within the Council. The impact on services, the Island's economy, and our communities will be devastating.

28 Nov 2010
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Shrewsbury's Consultant Maternity unit may close

On 3rd December The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust will be considering a proposal to move Consultant Maternity and Neonatal Paediatric care from Shrewsbury to Telford in bid to create a centre of excellence for women's services. This would mean that women who need consultant maternity care would need to travel to Telford. Younger mothers with normal pregnancies would not be affected; both hospitals would continue to have midwife-led maternity units for normal deliveries.

28 Nov 2010
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