Bedford top of the region for sports provision
Recently published figures highlighted by the Liberal Democrats show that Bedford Borough has more sports halls than any other local authority in the East of England.
23 Dec 2009
National News
Icy conditions needs a more joined up response from County Council
The current icy conditions following the recent snowfalls have caused problems for us all, and whilst major routes have been kept open side streets and pavements have become ice rinks, which are only now beginning to improve with a gradual thaw.
23 Dec 2009
Emergency numbers
Brentwood & Ongar Liberal Democrats hope that you won't be in need of these, but just in case we have a link to the BBC's emergency numbers.
23 Dec 2009
Vince: the accountants’ choice as Chancellor
Vince Cable has emerged as the accountants' choice for the next Chancellor following the pre-Budget report. In a poll of around 600 readers conducted by Accountancyage.com both before and after the pre-Budget report, the Liberal Democrat deputy leader and shadow chancellor proved popular with members of the profession, with 44% and 45% of voters wanting him as next chancellor rather than political rivals Alistair Darling and George Osborne.
CW
23 Dec 2009
Sarah's Letter to the Islington Gazette
As a strong supporter of equal rights, I am delighted that Liberal Democrat Islington Council's insistence that all registrars must carry out civil partnership ceremonies for gay & lesbian couples has been upheld by the High Court.
23 Dec 2009
Anne Francis dies aged 101
Shepway Liberal Democrats are sorry to announce the passing of our oldest member, Edith Francis (known as Anne) who sadly died yesterday.
23 Dec 2009