15 Most Recent Stories From Wiltshire Liberal Democrats News Stories

Thu 20th May 2010:

Thank you for your terrific support during the General Election Campaign.

Without the hard work of so many volunteers, we could not have elected Wiltshire's first Liberal Democrat MP.

Thu 10th Jun 2010:

Euro-chiefs end bluefin tuna fishing season .

The European Commission has closed the fishing season for bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic due to exhausted quotas.

Wed 9th Jun 2010:

Conservatives threaten Wiltshire Libraries.

In their latest desperate attempt to save money following the move to one council Wiltshire Conservatives are cutting half a million pounds from the libraries budget, which may mean library closures in Wiltshire.

Wed 2nd Jun 2010:

More Bad Planning on Paxcroft Mead.

Wiltshire Council has approved a planning application which perpetuates many of the errors which have caused problems for people living on Paxcroft Mead.

New Wiltshire Police website .

Wiltshire Police Force has a new website that aims to be more accessible and interactive for the public, with a contemporary look. The website offers a host of new features at the same online address www.wiltshire.police.uk

Tue 1st Jun 2010:

Speed limit trials for Westwood and Limpley Stoke.

Two local villages have been invited to participate in a trial to determine the most effective locations for 20mph speed limits across Wiltshire.

Mon 31st May 2010:

Killane asks for sense on SEN.

Malmesbury councillor Simon Killane has sent an open letter to all cabinet members of Wiltshire Council. It covers the important points they should consider before making any decisions on the future of the Special Learning Centre. Here it is:

Wed 26th May 2010:

Too late for Wiltshire - new government saves democracy in Exeter, Norwich and Suffolk.

Wasteful and unnecessary restructuring plans for Exeter, Norwich and Suffolk Councils are to be stopped immediately the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles announced today.

Thu 20th May 2010:

Wiltshire Council's tenants receive a 'poor' service, says watchdog.

Wiltshire Council is providing a 'poor' housing management service which has 'uncertain' prospects for improvement, according to a report released today by the independent Audit Commission.

EU to assist organ donors and recipients in South West .

The European Parliament has voted for legislation to make organ transplantation in Europe easier. MEPs want to see laws that will inform Europe's citizens about the issue, bring down administrative barriers and ensure high standards of quality and safety for donors and recipients.

Wed 19th May 2010:

MEPs demand CAP simplification and leniency on sheep tagging.

The European Parliament today told the European Commission and national governments that the EU must focus on cutting bureaucracy and making farmers' lives easier as it thinks about the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2013.

Sun 16th May 2010:

Lib Dem Assembly endorses coalition deal.

The Liberal Democrats as a party have met in Birmingham to endorse the arrangement with the Conservatives.

Wed 12th May 2010:

Coalition deal has Liberal Democrat stamp of fairness .

South West Liberal Democrat MEP Graham Watson has commented on the new Conservative-Liberal Democrat Government. He said:

Councillors consider Wiltshire rubbish.

Wiltshire Council's 'Environment Select Committee' looked at the way our waste is disposed of at a meeting in County Hall on Tuesday May 11th.

Mon 10th May 2010:

Shall we dim the lights?

Wiltshire Council (WC) is looking to save money and reduce energy consumption by switching off street lights.

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