Carbon Emissions In Bedford Borough Unsustainable Say Lib Dems
Dramatic new figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats show that Bedford Borough is emitting more than three times as much carbon dioxide as the global average.
13 Nov 2006
Dundee Liberal Democrats back more powers to Scottish Parliament
Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Monday 13th November) supported the proposal of LibDem Shadow Scottish Secretary Jo Swinson MP to use next year's 300th anniversary of the Act of Union as an opportunity to take stock of Scotland's place in the UK.
13 Nov 2006
Zebra crossings to go; Lib Dems say No
Political Head of Highways at Essex County Council Rodney Bass has decided to change the zebra crossing in Victoria Road South to a signal-controlled puffin crossing. Cllr Keith Francis for the Liberal Democrats has attacked the decision and sought to overturn it because of the delay, threat to safety and inconvenience for pedestrians.
12 Nov 2006
Dundee Liberal Democrats support Sir Menzies' position on the situation in Iraq
Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Sunday 12th November) backed the comments of Sir Menzies Campbell, Liberal Democrat Leader, on the situation in Iraq. Locally, LibDem party secretary Michael Charlton said, "The government's position on the dreadful situation in Iraq is simply unsustainable."
12 Nov 2006
DELGA appoints new Chair
DELGA's national executive has selected prominent bisexual activist Jen Yockney as the new Acting Chair of the organisation to serve until the end of the year.
12 Nov 2006
Real Nappy campaign Success
Following a long campaign led by Robin Lawrence and the Liberal Democrat Focus Team, Wolverhampton Council has decided to introduce a grant for new parents wishing to use washable nappies. Supported by West Midlands MEP Liz Lynne, Robin first raised this issue with the Council in 2004. Robin said "Thanks to our campaign and encouragement from other green campaigners, Wolverhampton Council has decided to make it easier for new parents to make the green switch to washable nappies. All of my children have used washables and I encourage other Park parents to take advantage of the council's £30 to switch to sustainable nappies too."
12 Nov 2006