Nick Clegg challenges Heinz
Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg has today written to the Director of UK Corporate Affairs at Heinz, urging him to reconsider the company's decision to withdraw an advert that featured two men kissing.
27 Jun 2008
Shepway Community Chest 2008: Can YOUR group apply?
Shepway Council have announced that a total of £68,500 funding is available in 2008/09 to registered charities or not-for-profit groups in the Shepway District area for schemes and projects in the area - can you apply?
27 Jun 2008
Devizes "has not benefited from Brown's first year as Prime Minister"
The Devizes Constituency has not benefited from Gordon Brown's leadership, claim local Liberal Democrats in a message to residents.
27 Jun 2008
Tories vote through "poorly thought-out" Benwell redevelopment
On 25th June Spelthorne's Tory-controlled Planning Committee voted for the redevelopment of the Benwell day centre site as extra-care flats for older people. This development had been widely opposed by the local community with formal objections submitted by all the resident's groups.
27 Jun 2008
Equalities Bill lets private sector off lightly
Commenting on today's publication of the Equalities Bill, Liberal Democrat Youth and Equality Spokesperson, Lynne Featherstone said, "Efforts to tackle entrenched inequality are welcome, but serious questions must be asked about why the private sector is getting off so lightly."
26 Jun 2008
Lib Dems Step Up Call for Play Areas Alcohol Ban
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have stepped up their calls for alcohol to be banned from children's play areas. At a meeting tonight, Bedford Borough Council's Licensing Committee will discuss the Lib Dems' proposal for all play areas across the borough to be declared alcohol free zones. Lib Dems on the committee will be seeking a commitment from the council and the police that they will work together to remove alcohol completely from these most unsuitable sites.
26 Jun 2008