Lib Dems Push For Powers to Control Development Waste
Pressure from Lib Dems has pushed the council into giving a more positive commitment to force developers to work to reduce the amount of waste generated in the borough.
17 Feb 2006
Liberal Democrats release "dossier of shame" on Labour's climate change record
To coincide with the first anniversary of the Kyoto protocol coming into force, the Liberal Democrats have released a six-point 'dossier of shame' which reveals the extent of Labour's shameful record since February 16th 2005, in tackling climate change, revealing the following failures:
17 Feb 2006
Lindsey stands down
Sadly we have to report that Councillor Lindsey Fisk has decided to stand down as a councillor for Town ward with immediate effect. Addressing Town ward residents through their Focus newsletter, she says: "I have taken the difficult decision to resign as your local councillor. Unfortunately, I feel I am no longer able to put the time, energy and commitment into the work that is required and I am a person who never wants to do a job half-heartedly! May I just add a personal thank you to all those who have sent me their good wishes during this time. I hope that I may be able to return as your councillor at some time in the future".
17 Feb 2006
Dundee Labour MP's support of compulsory ID cards criticised by Liberal Democrats
Dundee Liberal Democrat City Council Group Leader, Cllr Fraser Macpherson, has said he is very disappointed with news that, earlier this week, the Government has staved off a backbench rebellion to reverse changes imposed on the controversial ID Cards Bill by peers.
17 Feb 2006
Guantanamo Bay must close - Campbell
Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Menzies Campbell MP, today called for the Guantanamo Bay detention facilities to be closed, and the detainees to be released without delay or swiftly brought to trial. His demand follows the publication of a UN report on conditions in the camp.
16 Feb 2006
A new Leader for the Liberal Democrats
The new leader of the national Liberal Democrat party is currently being chosen by the party's thousands of ordinary members, on the basis of "one member - one vote" using the democratic Single Transferable Vote system by ranking the three candidates in order of preference. The deadline for ballot papers is 1st March and the name of the new Leader will be announced on 2nd March in time for the party's Spring Conference at Harrogate, starting on 3rd March.
16 Feb 2006