Wanting to support another Councillor, Allison Trainer who represents the Mandale and Victoria Ward for the Thornaby Independent Association, one of our Lib Dem Councillors, Julia Roberts entered a sponsored head shave. Allison is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, and is raising funds for a number of medical causes. Julia, pictured here, wanted to support Allsion so bravely volunteered to have a head shave.
Malcolm Bruce, MP attacks the government for failing to ensure that deaf children are given adequate access to sign language teaching resources
Local Lib Dem MEP Fiona Hall is backing European Parliament proposals for a railway package that could mean extra space on trains for bicycles, baby carriages, wheelchairs and sports equipment. Fiona has received many messages of support welcoming the move to make train use easier, including a letter from an elderly lady in Newcastle who has experienced great difficulty when using her mobility scooter on the Metro system. Fiona is pushing the UK Government to back a law to require trains to have a dedicated space for bicycles, baby carriages, wheelchairs and sports equipment.
Castle Ward Lib Dem Focus Editor Stuart Bray said, "In 2003 the Conservatives came to office with a promise to keep Council Tax down and stop plans for a supermarket in the town centre.
European Union leaders have agreed to adopt a binding target on the use of renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, officials say. UK PM Tony Blair said the deal was "a major step" which put the EU in a leadership position on climate change. There had been strong opposition from some countries to the proposal to boost renewable fuel use to 20% by 2020, however EU leaders agreed to both that and a target of cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 20% from 1990 levels by the same year.
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Monday 12th March) welcomed news that polls predict the Liberal Democrats in Scotland will gain the support of increasing numbers of young voters.
