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Another Lib Dem win in Wiltshire
Published on Thursday 1st March 2012 by Jon Hubbard
Lib Dems in Wiltshire are celebrating following another election victory with the election of Anne Lock to Corsham Town Council.
The by-election saw the Lib Dems win with over 56% of the vote, with the Conservatives trailing in a poor second place with just 32%.
Conservatives vote to hide their actions
Published on Tuesday 28th February 2012 by Jon Hubbard
In today's Budget meeting, Conservative Councillors voted to stop their votes being recorded, preventing the public from knowing how their local Councillor has voted.
Lib Dem Group Leader Jon Hubbard said "This unprecedented action to suspend the Council's Standing Orders, and stop recorded votes, removes any responsibility for the actions of individual councillors.
Lib Dem Budget Proposals: One hour free parking across Wiltshire
Published on Tuesday 21st February 2012 by Phil MacDonald
Wiltshire Liberal Democrats are today pleased to release our proposals for the Wiltshire Council Budget.
Our Budget proposals are focused on rebuilding local communities in Wiltshire.
Read more: Lib Dem Budget Proposals: One hour free parking across Wiltshire
Lib Dem policy on free swimming part-implemented; Wiltshire Council must go further
Published on Thursday 16th February 2012 by Phil MacDonald
Wiltshire Liberal Democrats have welcomed the part-implementation of their policy to give free swimming to young people.
The Conservative Administration on Wiltshire Council announced yesterday plans to give free swimming to under-16's during the school holidays at Easter and during the summer, periods covered by a Liberal Democrat Budget Amendment which they voted down just under a year ago.
Read more: Lib Dem policy on free swimming part-implemented; Wiltshire Council must go further
Conservatives say No to wider consultation on Urchfont Closure
Published on Tuesday 31st January 2012 by Phil MacDonald
On Monday a Wiltshire Council Committee has challenged the ruling Conservative Administration's decision to sell off Urchfont Manor and end the much valued Adult Education services provided on the premises.
The Committee says that the Conservative Cabinet failed to consult most of the people involved in the Manor, including the Manor's own Management Committee.
Read more: Conservatives say No to wider consultation on Urchfont Closure
Big Win in Wootton Bassett secures another Lib Dem Town Councillor
Published on Wednesday 11th January 2012 by Phil MacDonald
Lib Dem candidate Marion Sweet swept to victory in Tuesday 10th January's by-election.
Marion won 54% of the vote, and takes up her place on Royal Wooton Bassett Town Council.
Read more: Big Win in Wootton Bassett secures another Lib Dem Town Councillor
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