Responding to a recent article by Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor Dr Vince Cable in Mail Online that we must make better use economically of people past retirement age, Cllr Peter Hirst Parliamentary Spokesperson for Congleton agrees
"The Government needs to look urgently at the gaps in the safety net to make sure that people who are out of work are getting the support that they need to see them through this difficult period."
"The Government needs to look urgently at the gaps in the safety net to make sure that people who are out of work are getting the support that they need to see them through this difficult period."
5th September sees the return of Shepway Lib Dem's popular quiz - all welcome! The quiz will be held at Saltwood Village Hall in Saltwood starting at 7.30pm. With a wide range of subjects from local quizmaster and councillor Sam Matthews there is something for everyone - all are welcome so either come along and join a team or bring a team of your own of up to 6 people.
Henry Vann, Liberal Democrat local campaigner for Bedford and Kempston has backed Vince Cable's funded tax-break for those hardest hit by the recession.
Folkestone West County Councillor Tim Prater has started a bid under Kent County Council's Members Highway Fund to look into a scheme to create a one-way scheme in Morehall Avenue and Chart Road in Folkestone. The roads suffer badly from parking and traffic problems, especially around school times, with the roads often locking with traffic unable to pass each way.