Lib Dems in bid to save Hythe Town Square
Hythe Councillor Neil Matthews has today written to the Leader of Shepway District Council to ask Shepway to urgently consider funding for the renovation of the Town Square in Hythe.
4 Mar 2005
National News
Liberal Democrat Manifesto for Surrey Launched
The Liberal Democrats in Surrey have launched their manifesto for the County Council elections on May 5th. The manifesto includes the Liberal Democrat "Programme of Action" for Surrey from 2005 to 2009 and highlights their "Top Ten" priorities for action to improve services for Surrey residents.
3 Mar 2005
Lib Dem "Top Ten" Priorities for Surrey
The Lib Dem "Top Ten" Priorities for Surrey are:
3 Mar 2005
Wolverhampton Council sets Council Tax rise at 4.5% whilst Liberal Democrats call for Council Tax to be scrapped
Wolverhampton Council have approved a Council Tax increase of 4.5%. The Liberal Democrats again called for Council Tax to be scrapped and replaced with a fair form of taxation - A Local Income Tax.
3 Mar 2005
Andrew George M.P., Liberal Democrat Fisheries Spokesman to visit Brixham
Andrew George M.P., The Liberal Democrat Shadow Fisheries Minister and Mike Treleaven, Totnes Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate will be meeting Rick Smith, Chairman of Brixham Trawler Agents to discuss the current state of the fishing industry in Brixham. This replaces the meeting scheduled for 28th. February that Mr. George had to postpone due to urgent Parliamentary business.
3 Mar 2005
Mike Treleaven off to Harrogate for the Lib Dem Conference
Totnes Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Mike Treleaven will be travelling to Harrogate this weekend for the Lib Dem Spring Conference, probably the last conference before the next General Election. Delegates will be debating issues of great relevance to Totnes, particularly relating to affordable and sustainable housing, council tax, post office closures, improving life for the elderly and reducing crime. Speaking before he left for Harrogate Mike Treleaven said:
3 Mar 2005