http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats en-GB Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats 2008-09-06T02:40+01:00 United Kingdom http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001228/labours_5million_blackhole.html It has been revealed Wolverhampton's Labour Party left the Council's finances with a £5million blackhole. 2008-09-05T08:37+01:00 http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001227/september_focus_for_springvale_ward.html Springvale Liberal Democrats have started to deliver their latest Ward Focus - number 193. 2008-09-05T08:00+01:00 http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001226/new_motor_cycle_barriers_installed_on_lanesfield_path.html Residents in the Lanesfield area of Springvale Ward complained to their local Lib Dem Councillors about youths on motorcycles riding along the public right of way between Wood Street and Dresden Close. One Resident suggested that there should be barriers that would let pedestrians through be stop motor bikes. Cllr Richard Whitehouse contacted the Highways Department after getting support from the local police and a barrier was installed early in August. 2008-09-04T12:21+01:00 http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001225/nick_clegg_accuses_energy_companies_of_blackmail.html Nick Clegg, the Liberal Democrat leader, has accused energy companies of "blackmailing" the government because they are apparently reluctant to fund energy-saving measures for poorer customers. Mr Clegg told BBC Radio 4's Today programme "Without help, this winter could turn out to be a disastrous one for customers unable to pay their bills." 2008-09-03T11:50+01:00 http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001224/more_on_post_office_closures.html Portobello post office on Willenhall Road has been included in the closure plan. The nearest post office branches remaining will be in Bunkers Hill Bilston, John Street Willenhall and the Old Heath branch on Willenhall Road. The Royal Mail claims that the Portobello Post Office serves an average of just 1000 to 1499 customers a week where as the John Street Post Office serves twice that number. 2008-09-02T15:43+01:00 http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001223/post_office_closures.html In the last week of August the Post Office announced plans to close the Newhampton Road West Post Office. The nearest post office would be at the Avion Centre. The Royal Mail claimed that the Newhampton Road West Post Office served an average of just 750 to 999 customers a week where as the Avion Centre Post Office serves twice that number and most offices three times as many. 2008-08-29T10:29+01:00 http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001219/make_britain_an_exporter_of_renewable_energy_by_2050_says_nick_clegg.html Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg has unveiled plans to make Britain an exporter of renewable energy by 2050. He has called for a programme to end the UK's increasing dependence on foreign coal, gas and oil. Instead of the government's preferred option of nuclear energy Mr Clegg says it can be achieved through wave, wind, biomasss and solar power. 2008-08-21T11:39+01:00 http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001220/wolverhampton_liberal_democrats_call_on_government_to_support_great_britain_deaflympic_team.html Liberal Democrat Councillor and Wolverhampton Member Champion for Equalities Claire Darke has called on the Government to support the Great Britain Deaflympic team. 2008-08-19T16:01+01:00 http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001218/lib_dem_mp_in_challenge_to_oath_of_allegiance.html Liberal Democrat MP, Norman Baker, has tabled a motion to Parliament calling for an alternative to the Oath of Allegiance to the Queen. And human rights lawyer Louise Christian is representing the campaign group "Republic" in its planned legal challenge to the oath. After election, MPs must swear an oath of allegiance "to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, her heirs and successors" or take a "solemn affirmation", in which they pledge to do the same, but without the words "I swear by Almighty God". 2008-08-18T12:17+01:00 http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001221/tory_think_tank_call_an_insult_to_north.html Liberal Democrats in Wolverhampton have described a call by a Conservative-leaning think tank for people from towns and cities of the 'North' to pack their bags and move to the South as appalling. 2008-08-15T14:22+01:00 http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001216/east_parks_summer_focus.html Darren Friel, Liberal Democrat campaigner in East Park Ward, has announced that the Wards' Summer Focus is ready and is being delivered throughout East Park. 2008-08-14T08:56+01:00 http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001217/darren_friel_acts_on_litter.html Following enquiries from local residents, East Park Liberal Democrat campaigner Darren Friel has been dealing with the litter bin provision for the ward. Darren has secured the installation of a litter bin from the City's street scene division for the 529 bus shelter on Willenhall Road, ­adjacent St. Matthew's church in East Park Way. He has also had a replacement litter bin ­re-located in ­Hollington Road, after the last one was kicked off its fittings and damaged beyond repair. Darren Friel said, "The Liberal ­Democrats are ­committed to cleaning up this ward and making it a cleaner and brighter place in which to live, persistent littering has been an ongoing issue for the St Mathew's church car park and the Willenhall Road and has been completely overlooked by the Labour ­councillors. Having this litter bin installed will provide a much needed service for commuters and benefit the area as a whole." 2008-08-12T10:00+01:00 http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001222/welcome_for_plans_to_tackle_youth_crime.html Liberal Democrats in Wolverhampton have welcomed proposals made by the party's Shadow Home Secretary Chris Huhne MP to tackle youth crime. 2008-08-11T11:30+01:00 http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001214/summer_focus_for_st_peters_ward.html St Peter's Liberal Democrats have started to deliver their summer Focus. A PFD version can be found in the St. Peter's 2008 section of the Download area of this site. 2008-08-08T07:00+01:00 http://wolverhamptonlibdems.org.uk/news/001215/liberal_democrats_unveil_anti_crime_strategy.html Youngsters who commit minor crimes or anti-social behaviour should not face prosecution in courts, under a new Liberal Democrat crime strategy. Custody for youngsters should be seen as a "last resort". Children who admit guilt would appear before panels of local people to apologise, with punishment in the form of a "positive behaviour order". Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman Chris Huhne said Labour "criminalised a generation of young people. It is time for a new approach to youth justice which both prevents crime and confronts young people with their actions if they do break the law." 2008-08-07T09:10+01:00