Council tax in the Leicestershire area have risen by 2.9% overall - a figure which includes the fire authorities 5% tax rise. This means that local council tax has been risen in line with inflation for the second year running, reflecting the Liberal-Democrat led council's commitment to providing an efficient service that gives the best possible value for money.
Cllr Fraser Macpherson, councillor for Tay Bridges Ward, has today (Thursday 6th April) published the 50th edition of his FOCUS ward newsletter. It is being distributed across the West End and City Centre parts of Tay Bridges Ward over the next few days.
The Performance Plan for 2005/2006 has been released, detailing the council's performance over the last year and its aims for the coming financial year.
Leaked Department of Health documents seen by the Liberal Democrats suggest that delays to the promised National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme are likely to cost hundreds of lives in the East Midlands.
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (5th April) added their voice to concerns about the rendition scandal and its endorsement of Bush's policy by Tony Blair and the Labour Government.
Spelthorne MP David Wilshire has been accused of caving in to the Government over the introduction of identity cards.
