Hinckley County Councillor Michael Mullaney has welcomed the Liberal Democrat Million Jobs Campaign, which was launched by Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg.
Hinckley's Liberal Democrat County Councillors David Bill and Michael Mullaney have welcomed a new Licensing Scheme for Scrap metal Dealers that will be introduced on October 1st.
Following the news that Hinckley and Bosworth Conservative Councillor Chris Boothby has pleaded guilty last week to charges of benefit fraud. Lib Dem Council Leader Stuart Bray said, "Only last October Cllr Boothby was protesting his innocence and vowed to clear his name, now after months of protestations he has pleaded guilty. His credibility is shot and he should now do the honourable thing and resign his Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton seat so a new councillor can be elected.
A NATIONAL organisation, which has been set up to promote the interests of local councils that still have their own housing stock, held its first reception in the House of Commons, attended by a senior councillor from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.
Since 2010 Lib Dem policies have helped create over a million private sector jobs and have led to a record increase in apprenticeships locally. Cllr Michael Mullaney said, "Despite the economic mess left behind by Labour the Lib Dems, both nationally and locally, have invested in business and apprenticeships to get people back to work. "But we know there's much more to do to rebuild our economy. That's why we are launching our million jobs for a stronger economy campaign starting with a plan for delivering more apprenticeship places." More apprenticeship places needed The Lib Dems want to double the number of businesses that take on apprentices. We believe that they are a great way to get young people into work. To back the campaign, sign the petition on the right or visit www.amillionjobs.org today.
A newly formed group representing Tenants in Hinckley and Bosworth had a positive response from passers-by when they set up stall in Hinckley town centre.
