Residents in Hinckley and Bosworth are being urged to add their names to a petition being run opposing plans to cut local Fire Services. Controversial plans from Conservative led Leicestershire Fire Authority include proposals to close fire stations, the sacking of over 100 firefighters and scrapping of eleven out of thirty Fire engines.
You can sign the petition to stop the cutbacks to our local Fire Services here http://bosworthlibdems.org.uk/en/petition/save-leicestershire-s-fire-service-petition
Hinckley Councillor Michael Mullaney abseiled off the side of St Mary's Church Tower in Hinckley recently in order to raise money for a local Homeless Group. Hinckley Homeless Group needs to raise £15,000 to keep Lawrence House a shelter for homeless young people between 16 and 25 open. This follows Leicestershire County Council cutting back on the funding to the group. Michael Mullaney said "Thank you to the Reverend John Whittaker and all who organised the abseil event. "Hinckley Homeless Group do a remarkable job helping to house homeless local young people. I did the abseil in order to help them with raising the money they need to stay open. "There is sadly still a need for homeless accommodation for young people in the Hinckley area. It is therefore vital Lawrence House stays open and I'm glad the abseil has helped them towards raising the money they need."
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS in Barwell are calling on Leicestershire County Council to reverse plans which could see the village's library forced to close.
Bosworth Lib Dem parliamentary spokesman Cllr Michael Mullaney is backing a campaign to improve mental healthcare services.
Hundreds of properties in Leicestershire could be sold off under government plans to reduce the number of council homes.
