http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Leicestershire Liberal Democrats en-GB Leicestershire Liberal Democrats http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Leicestershire Liberal Democrats 2010-09-08T01:10+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000036/breaking_news_liberal_democrat_shock_at_increased_cuts_prospect.html The Liberal Democrat Group has expressed shock and concern at the news that there could be more cuts to posts and frontline services in the County Council's budget. A report released by the Council shows that the savings the council will need to find over the next 4 years could increase from £66m to £88m and could be as high as £94m by 2014/15. The increase is the result of the anticipated Comprehensive Spending Review due to be announced in October. 2010-08-27T15:07+01:00 http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000035/local_enterprise_partnerships__our_view.html The Liberal Democrat Group has responded to recent reports about Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP) in the East Midlands and specifically one in Leicestershire. Whilst no final proposal has been made, the Liberal Democrat opposition group has highlighted its initial view. 2010-08-25T09:21+01:00 http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000034/lib_dems_present_alternative_views_at_county_tory_cabinet.html On Tuesday 27th July, Liberal Democrat councillors used the last Cabinet session before the summer break to present their views on key issues affecting local people in Leicestershire: 2010-07-28T16:20+01:00 http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000033/liberal_democrat_welcome_tories_school_transport_uturn.html The Liberal Democrat Group on Leicestershire County Council has welcomed a U-turn by the Conservatives to give a temporary reprieve to a number of Home to school bus routes. In paper to next Tuesday's Cabinet, it is recommended that Home to school transport is not cut pending a Scrutiny review of the current eligibility criteria. 2010-07-21T11:15+01:00 http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000032/liberal_democrat_reacts_to_latest_cuts.html The Liberal Democrat Group has reacted to further cuts of £12m from the County Council with concern that they are focused on the most vulnerable. 2010-07-20T17:24+01:00 http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000031/leicestershire_liberal_democrats_condemn_plan_to_recruit_council_communications_manager_at_65000.html Responding to an advert for a new Head of Communications at Leicestershire County Council, the Liberal Democrat Group has expressed astonishment. 2010-07-13T09:10+01:00 http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000030/liberal_democrat_motion_on_extra_care.html Following the emergency budget last week the Liberal democrat Group has reluctantly decided to withdraw its Notice of motion on Supported Accommodation in Leicestershire. 2010-06-30T17:02+01:00 http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000029/liberal_democrat_responds_to_waste_facility_announcement.html The Liberal Democrat Group has responded to the list of companies to provide the County Council's new Waste Treatment Facility, and the announcement of the technology and site list. 2010-06-21T12:53+01:00 http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000028/concessionary_travel_funding_problems.html A Liberal Democrat Councillor has raised the issue of Concessionary Travel funding. Bill Boulter, Liberal Democrat Chairman of a cross party Scrutiny Panel on Concessionary Travel, reported the panels findings at today Cabinet meeting. 2010-06-15T16:40+01:00 http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000027/liberal_democrat_responds_to_cuts_detail.html The Liberal Democrat Group has reacted to the news released last week that Leicestershire County Council will need to cut a further £9.9m from its budget following the Government's announcement of £6.5 Billion nationally. 2010-06-15T16:39+01:00 http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000026/liberal_democrat_highlight_tory_double_standards_on_cuts.html Liberal Democrat Councillor David Bill has issued a statement responding to a petition from residents in Markfield about their school bus being cut. Cllr David Bill, issued a statement that outlined how the Liberal Democrats had proposed to save the school bus now under threat. 2010-06-02T13:42+01:00 http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000025/simon_galton_writes_to_vince_cable_to_support_closure_of_emda.html Local Councillor Simon Galton has written to Vince Cable, Business Secretary in the Coalition Government to suggest that the East Midlands Regional Development Agency (EMDA) be closed to save money. Cllr Simon Galton believes that the closure of EMDA, could contribute towards the savings local councils like Leicestershire have to make. 2010-05-27T15:02+01:00 http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000024/lib_dems_concern_at_true_cost_of_melton_school_fiasco.html Local Liberal Democrat Councillors have questioned the true cost of the failure of the Melton Schools reorganisation. 2010-05-10T14:59+01:00 http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000023/local_lib_dem_reaction_to_general_election.html Local Liberal Democrat Councillors have reacted to the Hung Parliament. 2010-05-07T12:49+01:00 http://www.leicestershirelibdems.org.uk/news/000022/undecided_voters_swing_to_lib_dems_following_final_leaders_debate.html Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy. 2010-04-30T18:09+01:00