On Saturday, 20 October Liberal Democrat declared leadership contenders, Chris Huhne and Nick Clegg, will give speeches at the South Central Regional Conference. This hustings-type session will be part of the South Central Regional Conference, an annual event for members from Berks, Bucks, Hants, Oxon and the Isle of Wight.
Cllr Mike Heap can report that Wolverhampton Homes have achieved the much vaunted 2 star award from the Audit Commission. This means millions of pounds of money will now be unlocked to bring Wolverhampton council property up to the 'Decent Homes' standard. However Mike Heap said, "This does not in any way mean that the Liberal Democrats will let up on our criticism of the management of this off shoot company. In fact with all this money for which they will be responsible, it requires us to be even more vigilant in its management."
Western Park Lib Dem Councillors Peter Coley and Roger Blackmore are fully backing protesters who attended a demonstration against plans to demolish an historic building to make way for flats.
Councillor Keith Swift, Portfolio Holder for Townships and Corporate Management has put his full support behind the 'People's Champion,' Carolyn Phipps after her position and appointment was criticised at the recent full council meeting by both Labour and Conservative councillors.
Paul Holmes MP this week welcomed the launch of a new logo to help promote increased recognition of the dangers of deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gas to the general public.
Ouseburn Ward Lib Dems have welcomed the latest draft of the 'Saturation Zone' map in their ward. Following comments by the ward councillors, the proposed boundary has been extended to include New Bridge Street and all the way east to the Ouseburn River.