Michael Heavens, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Epping Forest District Council, on behave of Liberal Democrat Councillors across the constituency would like to wish everyone a peaceful and Merry Christmas.
Shepway Lib Dems would like to wish all members, supporters and web site users a very happy Christmas and a successful 2006. Many thanks for your support throughout the last year, and we look forward with new optimism to the New Year.
Lynne Featherstone MP has uncovered figures showing a staggering rise of 55% increase of families spending Christmas in temporary accommodation. In the South East, there has been a 29% rise in families in temporary accomodation in the last 5 years.
Claims that Brussels bureaucrats are set to curb New Year Hogmanay
Rochdale Lib Dem Deputy Leader Councillor Shah Wazir has slammed Rochdale Council after it emerged that there is an astonishing average of 34 applications for every Council House. Shah, Rochdale Lib Dem Spokesperson on Regeneration said, "I knew the situation was bad but this is outrageous. Rochdale Borough-Wide Housing needs to look at this issue seriously - it is simply unacceptable. We are letting down some of our most vulnerable people - these statistics should be a wake up call to every Councillor in the Borough. We need to look at building more Council Houses in Rochdale - there is a real crisis in the Borough."
Shepway Lib Dems have elected their team to lead the Party locally for 2006, with a mix of new faces and experience. Tim Prater will take over as Chair in the New Year, with Neil Matthews as Vice Chair.
