http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Loughborough Liberal Democrats en-GB Loughborough Liberal Democrats http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Loughborough Liberal Democrats 2008-12-04T04:04+00:00 United Kingdom http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000078/john_popley_is_candidate_for_shepshed_byelection.html John Popley, who is currently chair of the Shepshed Town Council, has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for the County Council by-election on 4th October. John, who is 56 and has lived in Shepshed for over 50 years, is married with 3 children - all of whom have attended Shepshed schools. He has ten years' experience as a Town Councillor and is the longest serving governor on Shepshed High School. John's wife Cynthia, is also a Town and Charnwood Borough councillor for Shepshed East. 2007-09-23T00:43+00:00 http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000077/a_night_of_local_success_in_the_elections.html For the first time in many years, Liberal Democrat councillors from Loughborough and Shepshed have been elected to Charnwood Borough Council. Congratulations to Cynthia Popley in Shepshed East and David Walker in Loughborough Outwoods. 2007-05-04T20:03+00:00 http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000076/shepshed_town_councillors_join_the_lib_dems.html Jackie Gee, Diane Horn and Bill Hutchinson, were awere formerly independent members on Shepshed Town Council, have now joined the Liberal Democrats. All three are well known Shepshed personalities and have been very active locally for many years. 2007-02-22T20:57+00:00 http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000075/david_walker_hosts_informal_prechristmas_gettogether.html David and Claire Walker will be hosting a coffee morning where coffee, mince pies and political discussion will be served for only £1.50. The event will be in the congenial surroundings of 337 Beacon Road and will run from 10.30 until 12.00 on 9th December. Members, supporters and interested parties are all welcome. 2006-10-29T08:17+00:00 http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000074/nick_clegg_mp_to_visit_loughborough.html Nick Clegg MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary is to visit Loughborough. He will speak to local activists at a dinner at The Quality Hotel, Ashby Rd, Loughborough at 7.30 pm 26th October. Nick is well known in the area as the former MEP for the East Midlands and we are very pleased to welcome him here again. 2006-09-20T20:17+00:00 http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000073/environmental_disaster_for_loughborough_shepshed_and_hathern.html Shepshed Town councillor, John Popley and Charnwood Borough councillor, Roy Kershaw have warned about proposed green field destruction. They say that plans to construct many houses, shops and other buildings on the Garendon Estate will mean the end of the 'Green Wedge' separating Shepshed, Loughborough and Hathern, with the whole area being urbanised into greater Loughborough. 2006-06-19T00:35+00:00 http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000072/shepshed_councillors_surgeries_fulfil_a_real_need.html The surgeries held by the the two Lib Dem councillors in Shepshed, have been hailed as a great success. Councillor Popley said "Since we began the surgeries in November they have fulfilled a real need locally. They have been very successful and we intend to continue them indefinitely." 2006-05-20T11:57+00:00 http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000070/spokesman_makes_christmas_pledge.html The Liberal Democrat Spokesperson has pledged to remember the environment during this festive season. During this Christmas season, it's not just our waistlines that could be increasing: in the UK alone, it will mean an extra three million tonnes of waste from food and drink packaging, Christmas trees, cards, wrapping paper and even a few unwanted presents. 2005-12-22T17:16+00:00 http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000068/government_red_tape_to_blame_for_potential_cuts_to_local_services.html The Lib Dem spokesperson for Loughborough has called on the government to give Charnwood and North West Leicestershire PCT some leeway. He explained "following the meeting I attended on Thursday night, it was clear that the PCT are under huge pressure to meet their government enforced targets. We must not let government red tape affect our local services." 2005-12-12T08:23+00:00 http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000067/loss_of_local_services_unacceptable_say_lib_dems.html Reaction is growing to Charnwood and North West Leicestershire's Primary consultation on the future of mental health services in Loughborough Hospital. Speaking after a meeting organised by the Charnwood and North West Leicestershire Patient and Public Involvement Forum, the Lib Dem spokesman for Loughborough said "people believe that decisions have been made already. It's time that our local patients needs were put first. I do not believe that this is the case." 2005-12-09T10:40+00:00 http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000066/keeping_the_pride_in_our_area.html Following a massive response to their residents' survey, the Outwoods Liberal Democrat FOCUS team are calling for action to tackle the "environmental crimes" which can blight our area. 2005-12-07T21:48+00:00 http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000069/lib_dems_reaction_to_cameron_election.html Loughborough Liberal Democrats congratulate David Cameron on his election as the new Tory leader, but there are a whole string of reasons to believe he will not bring electoral success to the Conservative Party. 2005-12-07T00:00+00:00 http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000063/save_bradgate_ward__update.html Following a massive response to the 'Save Bradgate Ward' campaign, resources have been made available online to enable more people to help. You can now collect signatures for the 'Save Bradgate Ward' campaign. A version of the petition is available in the Download Area (link to the left or below). There is also a poster that you can display in your window. 2005-11-07T23:02+00:00 http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000062/save_bradgate_ward.html The local Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson, was approached by carers of patients on Loughborough Hospital's Bradgate Ward. They are concerned at Charnwood and North West Leicestershire PCT's consultation which suggests that this ward may be in danger of closing in a cost cutting exercise. This would mean local people and patients could miss out on essential mental health provision and respite care. 2005-11-03T09:30+00:00 http://www.loughboroughlibdems.org.uk/news/000061/new_focus_leaflets_online.html The latest Focus leaflets from local branches of Loughborough Liberal Democrats are now available online. These leaflets will be dropping through people's doors in the next couple of weeks, but you can grab a sneak preview here! 2005-10-31T22:09+00:00