http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Rutland & Melton Liberal Democrats en-GB Rutland & Melton Liberal Democrats http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Rutland & Melton Liberal Democrats 2010-07-31T05:04+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000244/wind_farm_proposal_for_asfordby.html An energy company is in discussions with Melton Borough Council to site a wind farm near Asfordby. 2010-07-26T11:43+01:00 http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000243/use_it_or_lose_it.html 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. 2010-07-19T22:38+01:00 http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000242/alternative_vote_referendum_date_set.html 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. 2010-07-02T13:12+01:00 http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000241/vince_cable_to_chair_committee_on_reducing_regulation.html 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. 2010-07-01T23:04+01:00 http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000240/budget_reaction.html 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. 2010-06-23T11:13+01:00 http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000239/appeal_for_younger_lib_dems.html The Liberal Democrats have a very strong national movement, Liberal Youth, the youth and student branch of the party. 2010-06-09T13:12+01:00 http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000237/michael_moore_is_new_scottish_secretary.html Following the surprise move to The Treasury for Danny Alexander, fellow Lib Dem Michael Moore, 44, is promoted into the cabinet as Scottish Secretary. 2010-05-31T12:07+01:00 http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000238/promotion_for_danny_alexander.html 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". 2010-05-29T16:07+01:00 http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000236/candidates_required.html 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. 2010-05-27T14:54+01:00 http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000235/yard_sale__lib_dems_funds_to_benefit__updated.html 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. 2010-05-25T12:53+01:00 http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000234/queens_speech_many_lib_dem_reforms_included.html The State Opening of Parliament today saw the first Queen's Speech of the Liberal Democrat-Conservative coalition, with a total of 22 bills. 2010-05-25T12:34+01:00 http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000233/the_coalition_agreement_in_full.html The complete document is now available to view or download at: 2010-05-20T11:37+01:00 http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000232/nick_cleggs_first_official_speech_as_deputy_prime_minister.html Today Nick Clegg gave his first official speech as Deputy Prime Minister on constitutional reform and the 'New Politics', saying: 2010-05-19T15:06+01:00 http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000231/nick_cleggs_rutland_roots.html As Nick Clegg was seen taking his place on the government front bench as Deputy Prime Minister, we are reminded in Rutland and Melton of his more humble past. 2010-05-19T00:25+01:00 http://www.rutlandlibdems.org.uk/news/000230/16_plus_education_in_rutland.html The Rutland and Melton Liberal Democrats have taken a keen interest in 16 plus education in Rutland in recent months and have been concerned at the way things have been handled and lack of consultation. 2010-05-17T10:00+01:00