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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
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14 Sep 2022
Medway Lib Dems Spring Conference News
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10 Mar 2014
Preschools Bills
Heather Kidd, Councillor for Chirbury and Worthen is calling on Shropshire Council to think again about charging preschools across the county for advice, a move which may put many at risk. Heather explained: "Preschools do an excellent job. They prepare children for school and assess any special needs that they might have. They also help the local economy by providing jobs and allowing parents to work. I have four preschools in my ward - Chirbury, Worthen, Hope and Stiperstones, and they are highly valued by our communities. Across Shropshire there must be upwards of 100 preschools. "However they are run by charitable committees on a very limited budget, most of their cash being raised by fundraising in the communities in which they operate. The Council proposes, from 1st April, to levy a charge of £144 for advice sessions on key issues (they are subject to OFSTEAD inspections). This may push many to the financial brink. "The Council has a statutory obligation to provide preschool places for all 3 or 4 year o
10 Mar 2014
News for Marton Area March 2014
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10 Mar 2014
News for Snailbeach and Stiperstones Area March 2014
Stroke Services. It comes as no surprise to hear that this service will be staying at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford at least for now!! As I have said before I strongly suspect that this the thin end of the wedge. Once stroke care is moved permanently from Shrewsbury then a proper Accident and Emergency unit ceases to be viable in the longer term. We must be vigilant to ensure we don't lose our A+E by stealth!
10 Mar 2014
New Liberal Democrat Policies on Asylum issues
The Policy Paper has finally become official party policy ! Here is a speech by working group member Suzanne Fletcher, with a speech given by her at the Spring Party conference in York. Full details of the policy are in the document "Making Migration Work for Britain".
10 Mar 2014
"Councillors I am proud of" says Lib Dem Leader Aspinell
The full picture of who is the most hardworking councillor in Brentwood emerged last week, with Lib Dem councillors occupying five of the top ten places.
9 Mar 2014