http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Oswestry Liberal Democrats en-GB Oswestry Liberal Democrats http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Oswestry Liberal Democrats 2010-09-10T12:39+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000300/charity_collection_bags.html It has been drawn to our attention, from friends in Whittington, that a number of apparently bogus charity collection bags that are being pushed through our letter box 2010-09-09T21:12+01:00 http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000299/european_parliament_must_take_a_lead_on_homelessness_says_liz_lynne.html LibDem Euro MP Liz Lynne and a cross party group of MEPs has launched a call for an ambitious EU wide strategy to fight homelessness, with action to end street homelessness in all member states by 2015. 2010-09-09T00:01+01:00 http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000298/older_people_need_eu_code_of_conduct_to_safeguard_care_and_prevent_abuse_says_liz_lynne.html Liz Lynne MEP, first Vice President of the European Parliament's Employment and Social Affairs Committee and Lib Dem spokesperson on European Employment and Social Affairs, yesterday spoke on her question and resolution on long term care for older people in the EU Parliament during UK Elder Care Week. 2010-09-08T10:16+01:00 http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000297/liz_lynne_pays_tribute_to_sir_cyril_smith.html Liz Lynne, who followed Sir Cyril Smith to serve as Lib Dem MP for Rochdale from 1992 until 1997, has paid a warm tribute to the legendary politician, who died today, aged 82. 2010-09-03T16:27+01:00 http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000296/mep_welcomes_eu_aid_to_pakistan_and_supports_plan_to_look_at_debt_restructuring.html The EU and the international community should look at the benefits of restructuring Pakistan's debt to stop flood aid donations being swallowed up by rising interest payments, says Lib Dem Euro MP Liz Lynne. 2010-09-02T14:10+01:00 http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000295/european_blind_union_nominates_liz_lynne_for_mep_awards.html A European alliance of charities working for blind people has nominated Liberal Democrat Euro MP Liz Lynne for a prestigious award. 2010-09-01T13:53+01:00 http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000294/wellington_town_centre_pedestrianisation_consultation_ends_friday_27th.html Telford & Wrekin Council are asking "Have you had your say on proposals to pedestrianise part of Wellington town centre? Don't miss this opportunity to give us your views by Friday 27th August 2010" via www.telford.gov.uk/wellington 2010-08-24T18:56+01:00 http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000293/lib_dems_deliver_on_clamping.html The Lib Dems will be delivering on another manifesto commitment when car clamping on private land is banned. 2010-08-22T21:45+01:00 http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000292/telford__wrekin_council_consults_on_elected_mayor_or_strong_leader_vote_now.html Telford & Wrekin Council is reviewing its existing executive arrangements following legislation passed by the Government. The legislation requires the Council to change its executive decision making process to one of two leadership options, namely Strong Leader or Elected Mayor. The Council would like to find out your views on the two options. You must vote by August 31st. 2010-08-15T22:37+01:00 http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000291/chris_huhne_has_called_on_councils_to_kickstart_a_local_power_revolution.html As part of his ambitious plans to create a sustainable low-carbon economy, the Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change Secretary has written to all local authorities to announce that from next week they will be allowed to sell renewable electricity to the grid. 2010-08-14T14:22+01:00 http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000290/castle_ward_byelection.html Following the resignation on Angus Hannigan there will be a by election in castle ward on September 2nd 2010. The lib dem candidate is well known Shetland pony breeder Amanda Woof. 2010-08-11T15:11+01:00 http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000289/tim_farron_mp_writes__labours_staggering_hypocrisy_on_the_alternative_vote.html Writing in Liberal Democrat Voice Tim Farron MP writes "The decision by what remains of the Labour high command to vote against legislation bringing a referendum on the Alternative Vote is one of the most hypocritical and staggeringly self-interested political decisions in recent years." 2010-08-07T12:22+01:00 http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000288/voting_reform_referendum_question_announced.html More details were announced this week on the May 5th Fairer Votes Referendum. The question put to voters will be: "Do you want the United Kingdom to adopt the 'Alternative Vote' system instead of the current 'First Past the Post' system for electing Members of Parliament to the House of Commons?" 2010-08-01T18:01+01:00 http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000287/fundraising_dinner_with_vince_cable__30_october_2010.html Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol Gogledd - North Wales Liberal Democrats 2010-07-26T15:33+01:00 http://www.oswestrylibdems.org.uk/news/000286/birminghams_shahjalal_housing_coop_is_a_model_for_community_inclusion__mep.html Lib Dem Euro MP Liz Lynne has praised the Birmingham-based Shahjalal Housing Co-operative as a model example of a community initiative for affordable housing. 2010-07-22T11:50+01:00