Rutland & Melton Liberal Democrats

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Liberal Democrat Group is Formed on Rutland County Council

Wed 25th Aug 2010

In recent years Rutland County Council has become dominated by one viewpoint, that of the leadership of the Conservatives, with little consideration given to the views of others. The lack of consultation and transparency has now forced the formation of formal political groups, with some councillors, elected under the label of independents or Conservatives, forming the 4Rutland Group.

Rutland Liberal Democrat Group (photography: Anthony Bates)

Coalition Reaches 100 Days

Wed 18th Aug 2010

Well, there were certainly many people who doubted the coalition would even get this far, let alone be in such good shape. All indicators appear to have proved them wrong.

100 days (photography: Anthony Bates)

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

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