Local Liberal Democrats have welcomed news that business leaders have backed the £1bn Youth Contract, announced by Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg in November. The Youth Contract aims to ensure that all jobless young people are earning or learning again before long-term damage is done.
Congratulations to long serving Hinckley Liberal Democrat Cllr David Bill, on getting an MBE in the New Years Honours.
Campaigners have welcomed news that controversial plans for a composting site between Fenny Drayton and Higham on the Hill have been stopped.
Campaigners opposing plans to put a composting site near two local villages have welcomed news that Council officers are opposing the plans. Planning Officers at Leicestershire County Council are recommending that county councillors oppose plans for a composting site between Fenny Drayton and Higham on the Hill when the council's planning committee debates the plans next Thursday. Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrat councillors Bill Crooks and Michael Mullaney, who spearheaded the campaign against the composting sight, have welcomed the news. Cllr Michael Mullaney said "I'm glad council officers have taken on board the serious concerns local people have about the composting site plans. Hundreds of people have signed petitions opposing the composting site. Cllr Bill Crooks added, "I hope County Councillors on the planning committee will follow the advice of planning officers and the views of local people and throw out the composting site plans on Thursday".
Bid to clampdown on scrap metal theft welcomed
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.
We believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use.
The Liberal Democrats have laid out a bold and ambitious plan to restore the UK’s natural environment and ensure that everyone can access a clean, healthy, and thriving green space.
For many people, Buy Now Pay Later is a useful and convenient solution, offering them flexibility with their purchases. But consumers need stronger protections.
