WHAT DOES THE QUEEN'S SPEECH MEAN FOR CHESTERFIELD?
On Friday 16th June Government Minister Rosie Winterton visited Chesterfield
15 Nov 2006
Same-sex partnership in South Africa
Today the South African parliament passed the Civil Union bill by 230 votes to 41. This makes it the first country in Africa to legalise same-sex weddings, in a move which follows a ruling by their Constitutional Court last year that the existing laws discriminated against same-sex couples.
14 Nov 2006
Government Cuts to Flood Defences a Threat to Shepway
Shepway Liberal Democrats have welcomed the launch of a national Lib Dem campaign against Defra's flood defence cuts, ahead of the launch of the Environment Agency's Flood Warning Campaign.
14 Nov 2006
Welcome for new HIV resource
The National AIDS Trust has launched a practical resource for teachers providing ideas on integrating HIV into the national curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4. The pack is designed for use throughout the school year, but has been launched ahead of World AIDS Day, so that teachers can plan lessons and activities for this international day of awareness.
14 Nov 2006
NHS March
Coleman Lib Dem activist Pratap Jethwa was in London recently lobbying MPs against NHS cut backs and job losses.
14 Nov 2006
West End News : Cllr Fraser Macpherson's November West End Community Council Update
Cllr Fraser Macpherson, Liberal Democrat councillor for Tay Bridges Ward has today (Tuesday 14th November) launched his monthly update for tonight's West End Community Council meeting.
14 Nov 2006