http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Warwick & Leamington Liberal Democrats en-GB Warwick & Leamington Liberal Democrats http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Warwick & Leamington Liberal Democrats 2008-08-22T01:36+01:00 United Kingdom http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000118/leamington_town_councils_proposed_response_to_options_for_growth.html Cllr Bill Gifford leader of Leamington Town Council has included the councils proposed response to the District Council's 'Options for Growth' consultation. We welcome your thoughts on the proposals. 2008-07-04T16:16+01:00 http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000117/save_the_allotments.html This afternoon hundreds of allotment holders took to the streets of Leamington to protect their allotments from the threat of development. 2008-06-29T16:26+01:00 http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000116/do_we_need_over_10_thousand_more_new_homes_in_warwick__leamington.html There is very strong Government pressure on Warwick District Council to find land for 10,800 new homes between 2006 and 2026. Land has already been earmarked for 2,650 homes (from those built since 2006 and on sites that already have planning permission). That means that 2008-05-31T12:14+01:00 http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000115/david_greenwoods_year_as_mayor.html David Greenwood's Mayoral year concluded on 17th May, during which £ 28,000 was raised for his four chosen charities. David said "Margaret and I have been amazed by the generosity of people and businesses locally and further afield. "I have also been privileged to chair the Town Council at a time when its influence is increasing. 2008-05-31T12:01+01:00 http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000114/one_million_still_losing_out_despite_chancellors_byelection_budget.html Commenting on the Chancellor's plans to compensate low paid workers who lost out when the 10p income tax rate was abolished, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said: 2008-05-13T22:00+01:00 http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000113/libdems_have_cause_to_celebrate_after_this_weeks_local_elections.html There were no elections this year in Warwick & Leamington, yet in neighbouring constituencies the Liberal Democrats have much to celebrate. 2008-05-03T11:27+01:00 http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000112/better_off_under_gordon.html The new tax rates came into force this weekend leaving those on lower incomes worse off. 2008-04-07T10:43+01:00 http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000111/tory_raid_on_money_for_affordable_housing.html At a Council budget meeting on Thursday 21st February £320,000 was taken to fund the purchase of Oakley Wood and a further £100,000 taken to fund the Rural Initiatives Scheme from money set aside for Affordable Housing. 2008-02-25T15:01+00:00 http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000110/warwick_district_council_short_changed_by_labour.html Warwick District Council have been short changed by the Government in last weeks cash settlement for local councils. At a rise of just 1% Warwick District has received one of the lowest settlements in the country. Warwick & Leamington MP James Plaskitt voted for the settlement and Kenilworth Conservative MP Jeremy Wright abstained along with all but three of his party colleagues. 2008-02-10T21:11+00:00 http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000109/tory_council_refuse_to_tell_us_how_much_the_new_council_chamber_will_cost.html The County Council have refused to reveal the likely cost of refurbishing the County Council council chamber at the County Hall in Warwick. A freedom of information request on the costs by the Liberal Democrats was rejected with a 'Public Interest Refusal Notice'. 2008-02-03T16:00+00:00 http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000108/nick_clegg_welcomed_as_leader_by_local_liberal_democrats.html LIBERAL Democrats in Warwick & Leamington have welcomed the election of Nick Clegg as the new Leader of the Party. The result of the vote of Liberal Democrat members was announced on Tuesday 18th December. 2007-12-18T17:10+00:00 http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000107/another_post_office_under_threat_in_warwick.html Another careless data leak has caused embarrassment for Post Office officials as it reveals secret plans to close yet more Post Offices in Warwickshire including West Street in Warwick. The post office website intended to show Post Offices planned for closure in the East Midlands where consultation is underway, yet the map also shows other areas of the midlands including Warwick. Other Post Offices closed in the past few years include, Cape Road, Smith Street and Emscote Road. 2007-12-15T13:59+00:00 http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000106/warwickshire_schoolchildrens_data_goes_missing.html Warwickshire County Council has lost personal information about 175 schoolchildren, some from Leamington. 2007-12-05T13:15+00:00 http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000105/cleaning_up_the_river_leam.html The River Leam is not looking its best at the moment. Since the floods the number of filthy plastic bags and other litter hanging from trees has become a real eyesore. 2007-11-19T21:30+00:00 http://warwick-leamington-libdems.org.uk/news/000104/severn_trent__major_work.html Severn Trent is planning to spend £ 20,000,000 over the next couple of years on improving the sewer system in Leamington. Cllr Sidney Tyrrell says, "This is important work because of the increased dangers from flooding due to the monsoon rains that appear to be a regular feature now and the increased number of houses and flats in Leamington. However, the work will also involve some disruption to the highways. It is early days but we are keeping in close touch with Severn Trent and the County Council." 2007-11-19T21:26+00:00