Rutland & Melton Liberal Democrats

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Wind Farm Proposal for Asfordby

Mon 26th Jul 2010

An energy company is in discussions with Melton Borough Council to site a wind farm near Asfordby.

wind turbine

Use It or Lose It

Mon 19th Jul 2010

Plans to close Rutland's minor injuries unit, based at Rutland Memorial Hospital, have been put on hold following the announcement by The Coalition Government of plans for a more GP led management of the NHS. This news has been warmly welcomed by local Liberal Democrats.

Rutland Memorial Hospital

Alternative Vote Referendum Date Set

Fri 2nd Jul 2010

The BBC have just announced that May 5th next year will be the date for the referendum on the introduction of the alternative vote (AV) system for general elections.

AV (photography: Anthony Bates)

Vince Cable to chair committee on reducing regulation

Thu 1st Jul 2010

The Rutland and Melton Liberal Democrats welcomed the news that Dr Cable is to chair a tough new cabinet committee aimed at greatly reducing the vast array of red tape holding back business.

Vince Cable MP on conference podium (photography: Alex Folkes and Dave Radcliffe)

Budget Reaction

Wed 23rd Jun 2010

Whilst the emergency coalition budget did not deliver everything we could have wanted this was only to be expected, given the very nature of shared power and the obvious need for compromise.

budget 2010

Appeal for Younger Lib Dems

Wed 9th Jun 2010

The Liberal Democrats have a very strong national movement, Liberal Youth, the youth and student branch of the party.

Liberal Youth have re-launched

Michael Moore is new Scottish Secretary

Mon 31st May 2010

Following the surprise move to The Treasury for Danny Alexander, fellow Lib Dem Michael Moore, 44, is promoted into the cabinet as Scottish Secretary.

Michael Moore

Promotion for Danny Alexander

Sat 29th May 2010

After only a few weeks serving as Scottish Secretary, Danny Alexander has been promoted to the key government role of Chief Secretary to the Treasury or "Minister of Cuts".

Danny Alexander

Candidates Required

Thu 27th May 2010

Having had a little time to reflect on our super result in the general election, with our best result since 1983, thought are now turning to the local elections next year.

you? (photography: Anthony Bates)

Yard Sale - Lib Dems Funds to Benefit - Updated

Tue 25th May 2010

Our President, Fay Howison and husband Dan are holding a yard sale on bank holiday Monday, May 31st where money raised will support Rutland and Melton Lib Dems. With local council elections to fight next year, this will be most welcome.

Yard sale (photography: Anthony Bates)

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