Councillor Richard Giddings, a former user of the Connexions service has written to the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, urging the Conservatives to listen to young people on the planned cuts to Connexions. Cllr Giddings said “I really benefited from the independent advice I got at Connexions, and the drop in centres are [...]
The Liberal Democrats on Northamptonshire County Council are forcing the Conservatives to re-examine their proposals to increase charges for the most vulnerable residents for services such as meals on wheels and transport to day centres. Councillor Brendan Glynane, Leader of the Opposition said “We’ve said all along that these eye-watering increases will hit the vulnerable [...]
Northamptonshire Liberal Democrats are forcing a public debate on the new pay and benefits review at the Full Council meeting on 30th September. The Lib Dems have put down a motion at the meeting, which is open to the public to address, asking for the Conservative administration to deal with the effect on lower paid [...]
The liberal democrats attending the Liverpool Lib Dem conference rally have been treated to barnstorming speeches by senior figures in the party and major supporters of the ‘Yes’ vote campaign. The evening opened with Liberal Democrat and actor Art Malik explaining why he wants to see the ‘Yes’ vote succeed highlighting the anathema of the [...]
Towcester Liberal Democrats welcome the proposed return of Planning Decisions from the West Northamptonshire Development Corporation to South Northamptonshire Council. However, there is a need for SNC to make sure that local people have an effective input into how Towcester develops. The future shape and size of Towcester has relied on the judgment of the [...]
The Conservative County Council’s decision to cut support for career advice for young people is short-sighted, according to Northamptonshire Liberal Democrats. Cllr Jenny Conroy, the Shadow Cabinet Member for Children and Young People said “Times are hard at the moment, particularly for young people. There is a real shortage of jobs and cutting back on [...]
Last weekend I was happy to join local residents on the St Crispin development in community litter pick and tidy up. More than 20 people attended the event organised by the Berrywood and St Cripins Residents Association. The target was to clear the bridleways that run across the back of the development. The outcome was [...]
Conservative County Councillors are spending £2,000 of your money on corporate teabags for staff, plugging the authority’s ‘low carbon mission’. Given the Council’s poor record on sound financial management, we want to know what you think. Vote in our online poll and have your voice heard. Scott Collins, Parliamentary Spokesman for South Northants said “This [...]
Last week Scott Collins attended the launch of Inspiration FM community radio in Northampton. The Radio station based in Sheep Street launched after over 14 years of campaigning for a full 24/7 licence to broadcast will be broadcasting on 107.8FM. The station which had broadcast under temporary and short term licences previously will now broadcast [...]
Commenting on the Coalition Government’s announcement that it has introduced a Bill to compensate Equitable Life policyholders, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Treasury Policy Committee, Stephen Williams said: “The Labour Government had 10 years to help the those who had their lives ruined by the collapse of Equitable Life and did nothing.” “In just 10 [...]
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