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30 Most Recent News Stories

Thank you for your terrific support during the General Election Campaign

Thu 20th May 2010

Without the hard work of so many volunteers, we could not have elected Wiltshire's first Liberal Democrat MP.

[Read "Thank you for your terrific support during the General Election Campaign" in full]

Duncan Hames brings Floella Benjamin to visit Chippenham's RISE Children's Centre

Thu 29th Apr 2010

Lib Dem supporter, Floella Benjamin visited the RISE Children Centre in Chippenham with Liberal Democrat candidate for Chippenham Duncan Hames.

 Floella Benjamin and Duncan Hames

[Read "Duncan Hames brings Floella Benjamin to visit Chippenham's RISE Children's Centre" in full]

Clegg battle bus rolls into Chippenham to boost Hames' campaign

Wed 21st Apr 2010

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg visited Chippenham to lend support to Duncan Hames' bid to become Wiltshire's first Lib Dem MP.

 Nick Clegg and Duncan Hames at Wiltshire, College, Lackham

[Read "Clegg battle bus rolls into Chippenham to boost Hames' campaign" in full]

Nick Clegg Storms Ahead in First Ever Party Leaders Debate

Fri 16th Apr 2010

The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

 clegg

[Read "Nick Clegg Storms Ahead in First Ever Party Leaders Debate" in full]

Duncan Hames launches election campaign with pledge to help clean up politics

Wed 7th Apr 2010

Local Lib Dem campaigner, Duncan Hames has launched his bid to be our next MP by publicly signing a declaration to say that he will be a full time MP for our area.

 Duncan was joined by Paddy Ashdown as he signed his declaration to be a full-time MP

[Read "Duncan Hames launches election campaign with pledge to help clean up politics" in full]

Euro-chiefs end bluefin tuna fishing season

Thu 10th Jun 2010

The European Commission has closed the fishing season for bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic due to exhausted quotas.

[Read "Euro-chiefs end bluefin tuna fishing season " in full]

Conservatives threaten Wiltshire Libraries

Wed 9th Jun 2010

In their latest desperate attempt to save money following the move to one council Wiltshire Conservatives are cutting half a million pounds from the libraries budget, which may mean library closures in Wiltshire.

[Read "Conservatives threaten Wiltshire Libraries" in full]

More Bad Planning on Paxcroft Mead

Wed 2nd Jun 2010

Wiltshire Council has approved a planning application which perpetuates many of the errors which have caused problems for people living on Paxcroft Mead.

[Read "More Bad Planning on Paxcroft Mead" in full]

New Wiltshire Police website

Wed 2nd Jun 2010

Wiltshire Police Force has a new website that aims to be more accessible and interactive for the public, with a contemporary look. The website offers a host of new features at the same online address www.wiltshire.police.uk

[Read "New Wiltshire Police website " in full]

Speed limit trials for Westwood and Limpley Stoke

Tue 1st Jun 2010

Two local villages have been invited to participate in a trial to determine the most effective locations for 20mph speed limits across Wiltshire.

 speed limit sign

[Read "Speed limit trials for Westwood and Limpley Stoke" in full]

Killane asks for sense on SEN

Mon 31st May 2010

Malmesbury councillor Simon Killane has sent an open letter to all cabinet members of Wiltshire Council. It covers the important points they should consider before making any decisions on the future of the Special Learning Centre. Here it is:

[Read "Killane asks for sense on SEN" in full]

Too late for Wiltshire - new government saves democracy in Exeter, Norwich and Suffolk

Wed 26th May 2010

Wasteful and unnecessary restructuring plans for Exeter, Norwich and Suffolk Councils are to be stopped immediately the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles announced today.

 Gloating - Tory leader Jane Scott and WCC chief exec Keith Robinson survey their empire

[Read "Too late for Wiltshire - new government saves democracy in Exeter, Norwich and Suffolk" in full]

Wiltshire Council's tenants receive a 'poor' service, says watchdog

Thu 20th May 2010

Wiltshire Council is providing a 'poor' housing management service which has 'uncertain' prospects for improvement, according to a report released today by the independent Audit Commission.

[Read "Wiltshire Council's tenants receive a 'poor' service, says watchdog" in full]

EU to assist organ donors and recipients in South West

Thu 20th May 2010

The European Parliament has voted for legislation to make organ transplantation in Europe easier. MEPs want to see laws that will inform Europe's citizens about the issue, bring down administrative barriers and ensure high standards of quality and safety for donors and recipients.

[Read "EU to assist organ donors and recipients in South West " in full]

MEPs demand CAP simplification and leniency on sheep tagging

Wed 19th May 2010

The European Parliament today told the European Commission and national governments that the EU must focus on cutting bureaucracy and making farmers' lives easier as it thinks about the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2013.

 Graham Watson MEP (photography: Jackie Frost)

[Read "MEPs demand CAP simplification and leniency on sheep tagging" in full]

Lib Dem Assembly endorses coalition deal

Sun 16th May 2010

The Liberal Democrats as a party have met in Birmingham to endorse the arrangement with the Conservatives.

[Read "Lib Dem Assembly endorses coalition deal" in full]

Coalition deal has Liberal Democrat stamp of fairness

Wed 12th May 2010

South West Liberal Democrat MEP Graham Watson has commented on the new Conservative-Liberal Democrat Government. He said:

[Read "Coalition deal has Liberal Democrat stamp of fairness " in full]

Councillors consider Wiltshire rubbish

Wed 12th May 2010

Wiltshire Council's 'Environment Select Committee' looked at the way our waste is disposed of at a meeting in County Hall on Tuesday May 11th.

[Read "Councillors consider Wiltshire rubbish" in full]

Shall we dim the lights?

Mon 10th May 2010

Wiltshire Council (WC) is looking to save money and reduce energy consumption by switching off street lights.

[Read "Shall we dim the lights?" in full]

More delays to housing PFI scheme

Mon 10th May 2010

Wiltshire Council's Private Finance Initiative to build 400 houses for rent has been in development for seven years and has not yet built a single house.

[Read "More delays to housing PFI scheme " in full]

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate

Fri 30th Apr 2010

Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.

 Nick Clegg MP

[Read "Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate" in full]

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy

Wed 28th Apr 2010

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

 Debate Night Graphic

[Read "Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy" in full]

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate

Fri 23rd Apr 2010

An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.

 Nick Clegg

[Read "Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate" in full]

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs

Wed 21st Apr 2010

The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.

 Debate Night Graphic

[Read "Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs" in full]

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs

Thu 15th Apr 2010

Tonight on ITV, Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will be going head to head in a TV debate. This is the first of three debates that will be taking place in the run up to the General Election on May 6th.

 Debate Night Graphic

[Read "First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs" in full]

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch

Wed 14th Apr 2010

Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics.

 Liberal Democrat Manifesto for 2010 General Election

[Read "Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch" in full]

Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April

Mon 12th Apr 2010

With the General Election on 6th May, there is still time to arrange a postal vote. Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station on polling day - for any reason.

 Postal vote envelopes (photography: Matt Raines)

[Read "Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April" in full]

One "L" of a serious error! - Hames wades in.

Wed 7th Apr 2010

Prospective MP for Chippenham Duncan Hames has written to Norman Baker MP, to ask him if the Lib Dems nationally could call for a review of the Labour government's driving test centre closure programme.

[Read "One "L" of a serious error! - Hames wades in." in full]

Register to Vote

Wed 7th Apr 2010

People who are not registered to vote can sign up now.

[Read "Register to Vote" in full]

Our Manifesto for Wiltshire

Tue 6th Apr 2010

What happens in this election will have a profound impact on the future of Wiltshire. From the five parliamentary candidates and the Wiltshire Liberal Democrats here is our manifesto for the county.

[Read "Our Manifesto for Wiltshire" in full]

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