Lib Dems call for Quicker Response by County Council
Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have called on the Council to respond much more quickly to enquiries and complaints.
31 Oct 2007
Direct action on post office closures
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31 Oct 2007
LIB DEMS CALL FOR REFORM OF LOCAL TAX
Liberal Democrats at Essex County Council have called for a fundamental review of how local councils obtain their finance. The group is seeking to charge local taxpayers on their ability to pay rather than the unfair council tax as now and a better deal from central government.
31 Oct 2007
LIB DEMS PLAN TO TACKLE EXCESSIVE PACKAGING
Liberal Democrats at Essex County Council have backed proposals to deal with excess packaging of goods, which include giving consumers the right to send their packaging back to the manufacturers. The proposals were part of a bill presented to the House of Commons by Lib Dem MP Jo Swinson.
31 Oct 2007
Lib Dems oppose Council's "No Choice" consultation on urban sprawl and town cramming
Chelmsford Council is risking urban sprawl, town cramming and unsustainable development over the next 14 years and beyond. By proposing now to squeeze even more houses into the current town area, they will worsen the already stretched local services. That is the view of the local Liberal Democrats in their response to the latest round of forward planning consultation. Consultation finished on Tuesday (30th) on the North Chelmsford Area Action Plan, and the Site Allocations Document for the rest of the Borough.
30 Oct 2007
Cable accuses Brown and Cameron of 'Population hysteria'
Acting Leader of the Lib Dems, Vince Cable, today attacked Gordon Brown and David Cameron for their recent policies regarding immigration and employment. Speaking at the launch of a new CentreForum book Dr Cable accused both Labour and the Conservatives of creating a climate of population hysteria.
30 Oct 2007