Following the announcement by the Secretary of State Eric Pickles urging Councils to use their reserve funds, the Liberal Democrats have responded with a call to allocate some reserves to establish funds to benefit local communities.
Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat Euro MP Liz Lynne has highlighted the growing success of projects across the West Midlands region fighting appalling violence against women in gaining EU support under the DAPHNE programme including The Haven and the University of Wolverhampton
Cllr David Kendall has written to Cllr Norman Hume, Portfolio Holder for Highways at Essex County Council, about the salt bag situation in Brentwood. You can read his email here:
At a meeting on 23rd Nov, seven local groups in Lemington told of their recent successes. Their work has been supported by grant aid from the Lemington Ward Committee. Representatives from the Lemington Centre, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, Sea Cadets, Over 60's Club, Snowy Owls and Junior Football Club described their work and the events and activities they have provided.
The Coalition Government's health plans are about freedom and accountability - and about closing the gap between rich and poor. "The NHS is a vital cornerstone of British society, but it desperately needs to be brought into the 21st century," says Liberal Democrat Health Minister, Paul Burstow MP.
Over 27,000 young people turned out to vote in this year's Kent Youth County Council elections. There were 145 polling stations at schools and youth centres and the elected members have now been chosen for each district.