Tim Farron: ‘Boris has had more positions on Europe than the Kama Sutra’
Commenting on Boris Johnson's announcement that he will campaign for a "leave" vote in the EU referendum, Tim Farron said:
PW
22 Feb 2016
News
Lib Dems launch budget ideas for North Somerset Council
Lib Dems launch budget ideas for North Somerset Council Liberal Democrat Councillors on North Somerset Council have unveiled their budget proposals for the authority for 2016/2017. The Conservative-run council currently faces a £4.6 million shortfall in its budget for next year, following a very tough financial settlement from the Government. The final budget will be agreed in February and as part of the debate on how to find the additional funds needed to balance the books, Liberal Democrat opposition group Leader Councillor Mike Bell has released proposals from his team. Councillor Bell says: "The Government grant settlement has been very tough, tougher than had been expected, and has left the council with a £4.6 million hole in the accounts. "This is despite the council already having found £55 million in savings in recent years to keep costs down." Savings from the Liberal Democrat proposals include: * support for a 2% council tax rise or "care levy" to find adult social care services * support for a
27 Jan 2016
Ofsted rates North Somerset secondary schools among best in England but room for improvement in primaries
Ofsted rates North Somerset secondary schools among best in England but room for improvement in primaries
6 Jan 2016
letter to Weston Mercury - Councillor Mike Bell
CONSERVATIVE Councillor Richard Nightingale says that Hutton Moor is the best site for a new swimming pool for Weston. What a U-turn from the man who once saw himself as the Tropicana's saviour to now being a cheerleader for abandoning the dream of getting our seafront pool back!
CMB
13 Dec 2015
Tim Farrons appearance on 'I've Got News For You' and Russell Howard's Good News
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06qqnhz/have-i-got-news-for-you-series-50-episode-8
IGNFY
4 Dec 2015
Local council tax support scheme
North Somerset Council Local Council Tax Support Scheme which covers the support provided to working age people who are unable to pay their council tax was debated prior to being set for 2016/17.
MB
25 Nov 2015