Anthony Caprioli and the local Liberal Democrats thank residents who supported him in the Kempston North by-election on Thursday 24th June 2010. The by-election was caused by the sad death of Labour councillor Ray Oliver. Labour held the seat. Despite the Conservatives trying their hardest, the biggest shock of the night was to see their vote collapse, with a 14% reduction in their share of the poll.
Western Park Lib Dem Councillor Roger Blackmore was back with a vengeance on the front benches of Leicester City Council after his year long break as Lord Mayor of Leicester.
When we were campaigning in Loggon Road we noticed that the verges had been recently cut -
Local Lib Dems councillors are backing residents on he eastern edge of Riverdene who are living in the shadows of 30 foot trees. The trees were planted as part of the 'Rosebanks' development and were never adopted by the Council.
Many parents have to drive children to and from school, and parking can be difficult.
On Thursday 24th June, the Government Office of the South East "called in" the planning decision to expand the runway at Lydd Airport, also known as London Ashford Airport, stating that there will now be a public enquiry.