Bid to clampdown on scrap metal theft welcomed
Bid to clampdown on scrap metal theft welcomed
13 Dec 2011
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Tackling youth unemployment in Hinckley and Bosworth
Local Liberal Democrats have welcomed Liberal Democrat Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg's recent announcement of a £1 billion pound Youth Contract to tackle youth unemployment. The Youth Contract aims to ensure that all jobless young people are earning or learning again before long-term damage is done.
13 Dec 2011
MEP hails good work of Hinckley and Bosworth's Tourism partnership
Local Liberal Democrat MEP for the East Midlands, Bill Newton Dunn visited Hinckley recently to discuss the positive work being done to promote tourism in the Borough.
13 Dec 2011
More Pupil Premium money for Hinckley and Bosworth schools
Next year, more than half a million additional children will qualify for the Pupil Premium. In Bosworth constituency, 1,970 are expected to be eligible, meaning that our schools are set to benefit from an extra £1,180,000 to support disadvantaged pupils.
13 Dec 2011
Big rise in apprenticeships in Bosworth welcomed
Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrats have welcomed a big increase in apprenticeships during the academic year 2010/11. The increase in apprenticeships in the Bosworth constituency was the 2nd biggest in the entire country.
25 Nov 2011
Clampdown on unfair bank charges welcome - Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrats
Local Liberal Democrats have welcomed government measures to clamp down on unexpected bank charges following a review of consumer credit and personal insolvency. Liberal Democrats in government led calls to end unfair bank charges and give consumers more choice. Measures to be implemented include: End introductory offers for store cards that tempt customers into expensive credit arrangements Ensure bank customers have the option of getting text or email alerts if they are close to going into the red The Coalition Government's response came from Liberal Democrat Business Minister Ed Davey and follows last year's Private Members Bill calling for an end to unfair bank charges by Co-chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Business Committee, Lorely Burt. Commenting, Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesman Cllr Michael Mullaney said: "The measures are a welcome step for consumers, they will give people more information, choice and power. "Liberal Democrats have always been at the foref
23 Nov 2011