Sign the petition against the Composting Site
Please sign our petition opposing plans to put a compost site between Fenny Drayton and Higham on the Hill http://campaigns.libdems.org.uk/fennydraytoncompostsite
30 Nov 2011
Stop the Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
Join the Lib Dems in saying no to the winter fuel payments cut!
Local News
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
Plans to split up Bosworth- Have your say
The Boundary Commission has proposed changes to the Bosworth constituency that will see Hinckley divided from Burbage and Barwell divided from Earl Shilton. If you object to these plans, that will split up the representation of these communities, please submit your views at http://consultation.boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk/have-your-say/step-1/
19 Nov 2011
Phone masts stopped
Plans to put three mobile phone masts up in residential areas of Burbage have been stopped. The applications for phone masts on Hinckley Road, Rugby Road and Three Pots Road in Burbage were unanimously rejected at last night's meeting of Hinckley and Bosworth Council's planning committee. Hundreds of residents in Burbage signed a petition, organised by Liberal Democrat Cllr Stuart Bray, opposing the phone mast plans Cllr Bray said "I'm glad the planning committee have listened to the concerns of local people and stopped these inappropriate masts. "Everyone knows we need phone masts, however they should be sited in industrial areas, not in the middle of residential areas as these masts would have gone."
16 Nov 2011
Local Liberal Democrat councillor goes "On the Buses"
Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrat councillor Michael Mullaney has gone "On the Buses" with Anna Karen (Olive from "On the Buses") and other bus campaigners to defend local bus services.
15 Nov 2011
UK Lib Dem news
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024
Supporting the Future of Music
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
LD
16 Sep 2024
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
LD
16 Sep 2024