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20 Most Recent News Stories

COUNCILLOR BURKE JOINS PARENTS IN CALL FOR CHANGES AT CHILD'S PLAY AREA AFTER NEAR FATAL FALL New!

Thu 9th Sep 2010

Lindley Councillor Cahal Burke (Lib Dem) has joined forces with two local parents to call for changes to Fern Lea Play Area after their son was nearly fatally injured falling from one of the rides.

Cllr Cahal Burke (Lib Dem) at Fern Lea play area in Lindley.

Read "COUNCILLOR BURKE JOINS PARENTS IN CALL FOR CHANGES AT CHILD'S PLAY AREA AFTER NEAR FATAL FALL" in full (299 words).

LINDLEY COUNCILLORS: DON'T FIX CASCADE AT ST GEORGE'S SQUARE

Sat 31st Jul 2010

COUNCILLORS believe a broken water feature should not be fixed until the economy improves.

Cllr Cahal Burke, Cllr Christine Stanfield and Cllr Tony Woodhead at St. George’s Square. (photography: Cahal Burke)

Read "LINDLEY COUNCILLORS: DON'T FIX CASCADE AT ST GEORGE'S SQUARE " in full (208 words).

NEW COUNCILLOR RUNNING 2010 JANE TOMLINSON LEEDS 10K IN SUPPORT OF YORKSHIRE CANCER CENTRE

Wed 30th Jun 2010

Lindley Councillor Cahal Burke (Liberal Democrat) is taking part in the 'Run for All' 10K race in Leeds on the 4th July to raise money for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre.

Read "NEW COUNCILLOR RUNNING 2010 JANE TOMLINSON LEEDS 10K IN SUPPORT OF YORKSHIRE CANCER CENTRE " in full (208 words).

RECYCLING IN THE WORKPLACE SURVEY

Wed 23rd Jun 2010

The topic of the research is recycling in the workplace, with a specific focus of finding out whether increased organisational creativity and innovation is associated with increased recycling in the office. There appears to be a big gap between recycling within the workplace and within the home environment. In particular research has found that when people arrive in the workplace they tend to see recycling as being devolved from their responsibility. Clearly creating an atmosphere which encourages environmental responsibility is key to increasing recycling within the workplace.

Read "RECYCLING IN THE WORKPLACE SURVEY" in full (128 words).

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate

Fri 30th Apr 2010

Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.

Read "Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate" in full (396 words).

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy

Wed 28th Apr 2010

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

Read "Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy" in full (139 words).

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate

Fri 23rd Apr 2010

An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.

Read "Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate" in full (186 words).

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs

Wed 21st Apr 2010

The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.

Read "Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs" in full (371 words).

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate

Fri 16th Apr 2010

The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

Nick Clegg (Photo: Alex Folkes/Fishnik Photography)

Read "Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate" in full (233 words).

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs

Thu 15th Apr 2010

Tonight on ITV, Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will be going head to head in a TV debate. This is the first of three debates that will be taking place in the run up to the General Election on May 6th.

Read "First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs" in full (214 words).

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch

Wed 14th Apr 2010

Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics.

Liberal Democrat Manifesto for 2010 General Election

Read "Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch" in full (438 words).

Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April

Mon 12th Apr 2010

With the General Election on 6th May, there is still time to arrange a postal vote. Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station on polling day - for any reason.

Postal vote envelopes (photography: Matt Raines)

Read "Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April" in full (264 words).

Victory Vince: Cable Wins Channel 4 Chancellors Debate

Mon 29th Mar 2010

The first ever TV debate between the three candidates to be the next Chancellor has seen Lib Dem Vince Cable win a clear victory. In a Channel 4 on-line poll carried out immediately after the debate, Vince out-polled both Alistair Darling and George Osborne.

Read "Victory Vince: Cable Wins Channel 4 Chancellors Debate" in full (224 words).

Ask the Chancellors: Live debate on Channel 4

Sun 28th Mar 2010

At 8pm on Monday 29th March, Channel 4 will stage a live debate between the would-be Chancellors, Liberal Democrat Vince Cable, Labour's Alistair Darling and Conservative George Osborne. Krishnan Guru-Murthy will be asking the questions.

Read "Ask the Chancellors: Live debate on Channel 4" in full (122 words).

OFF ROAD PARKING FACILITIES - KIRKHEATON CRICKET FIELD

Mon 22nd Mar 2010

Much needed off road parking space is to be provided at Kirkheaton Cricket and Bowling Club at Bankfield. The works are scheduled to commence on Wednesday of this week and will extend and improve off road car parking facilities.

Cllr Rochelle Parchment (Liberal Democrat)

Read "OFF ROAD PARKING FACILITIES - KIRKHEATON CRICKET FIELD" in full (153 words).

HONOUR YOUR PROMISE ON DEWSBURY HOSPITAL SAY LIB DEMS

Fri 19th Mar 2010

A Liberal Democrat motion to Kirklees Council's next meeting demands that the promised specialist cancer unit at Dewsbury Hospital be delivered and that the Secretary of State gives a final, 100% guarantee that all acute services at the hospital will be retained.

Read "HONOUR YOUR PROMISE ON DEWSBURY HOSPITAL SAY LIB DEMS" in full (214 words).

SPRING FLING TO MARK OFFICIAL UNVEILING OF REVAMPED LEPTON SQUARE

Fri 12th Mar 2010

Lepton Community Link has arranged a special day of events to mark the grand unveiling of the revamped Lepton Square on Saturday 27th March 2010.

Cllr Linda Wilkinson (Almondbury Ward Councillor)

Read "SPRING FLING TO MARK OFFICIAL UNVEILING OF REVAMPED LEPTON SQUARE " in full (531 words).

COLNE VALLEY AREA COMMITTEE TO APPLY FOR "WALKERS ARE WELCOME" STATUS FOR MARSDEN VILLAGE

Fri 26th Feb 2010

Colne Valley Area Committee's Chair, Cllr Nicola Turner (Lib Dem, Colne Valley Ward) has secured the Area committee's right to apply for the "Walkers are Welcome" status on behalf of Marsden Village.

“Walkers are Welcome” is a community led accreditation scheme that aims to strengthen a town’s reputation as place to come and enjoy the outdoors, bringing useful benefits to the local economy.

Read "COLNE VALLEY AREA COMMITTEE TO APPLY FOR "WALKERS ARE WELCOME" STATUS FOR MARSDEN VILLAGE" in full (435 words).

TORY £3M BUDGET RAID ON EMERGENCY GRITTING FUNDS

Wed 24th Feb 2010

Members of the council last night voted down conservative plans to raid the emergency winter maintenance fund as part of setting this year's budget.

Read "TORY £3M BUDGET RAID ON EMERGENCY GRITTING FUNDS " in full (229 words).

GOVERNMENT GRIT FIASCO COULD PUT KIRKLEES IN A SPIN

Fri 19th Feb 2010

The Government's arrangements for distributing salt to Local Authorities is putting Kirklees at risk of coming to a standstill if cold weather returns, says Cllr Nicola Turner (Lib Dem, Colne Valley Ward).

Read "GOVERNMENT GRIT FIASCO COULD PUT KIRKLEES IN A SPIN" in full (260 words).

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