Liberal Democrats unveil detailed plans to replace Council Tax
Liberal Democrats today set out details of their plans to replace the unfair Council Tax with a new Local Income Tax.
12 Jan 2004
SCOTLAND: Renfrewshire recycling centre opens
An innovative new recycling project in Renfrewshire will provide a route back to work for the area's long-term unemployed and also provide refurbished computers to disadvantaged households and groups.
12 Jan 2004
Councillors unite to demand promised Government Funding
In an unprecedented move, leaders of all four political groups on Epsom & Ewell Borough Council have jointly written demanding that Government cash is delivered as promised. In response to Local Government Minister Nick Raynesford's announcement that all 'shire' Districts would receive 3% extra grant to help with next year's budget, councillors united to write asking for this to be delivered.
9 Jan 2004
NEW STUDENT FEES BILL MUST BE STOPPED, SAY LIB DEMS
Commenting on today's publication of the Government's Bill to introduce top-up fees for students, Totnes Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson Mike Treleaven said:
8 Jan 2004
SCOTLAND: Extra funding for community waste initiatives
A further £1 million funding for community sector waste initiatives was announced today. This follows last October's announcement of a new funding scheme of £2.5 million per year in 2004-05 and 2005-06.
8 Jan 2004
Outrage at Post Office Closure
Hawkinge Liberal Democrats have reacted with outrage to today's news that Hawkinge Post Office is to close.
7 Jan 2004