http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Crewe and Nantwich Liberal Democrats en-GB Crewe and Nantwich Liberal Democrats http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Crewe and Nantwich Liberal Democrats 2010-03-11T19:51+00:00 United Kingdom http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000033/the_biggest_event_for_lib_dems_in_the_north_west_this_autumn.html Baroness Ros Scott and Evan Harris MP will be among the guest speakers at the North West Liberal Democrat Conference, in Widnes on Saturday 17th October. Ros will be keynote speaker as the President of the Lib Dem Party. Other key speakers include Andrew Stunell MP, and Lib Dem LGA leader Cllr Richard Kemp. Regional Conference is open to all Lib Dem party members: advance registration closes on 7th October. 2009-09-16T16:23+01:00 http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000032/its_yellow_and_black.html The first "Focus" in Crewe was published in 1981. Parts of Crewe South have received regular newsletters for over ten years. We think it is the best way of reporting back to residents and letting you know what our Council is doing. 2009-08-10T16:48+01:00 http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000030/neighbourhood_action_in_crewe_south.html The new Council is pledged to continue the programme of Neighbourhood Action meetings in Crewe South. 2009-08-10T16:42+01:00 http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000029/charter_trustees_of_crewe.html Who are the Charter Trustees of Crewe? 2009-08-10T16:41+01:00 http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000028/south_cheshire_college.html South Cheshire College, in Dane Bank Avenue, is right on the boundary of Crewe South Ward. So, it might seem that redevelopment of the College is a minor issue for the ward councillors. In fact, the impact on the lives of people living in the adjacent streets has been enormous. The issues thrown up involve both former councils and other agencies as well. Now that Cheshire East Council has taken over from Cheshire County and Crewe & Nantwich Borough, the regulatory background is simpler. The three ward councillors address the problems on a cross party basis, and draw on knowledge of the Borough and the County. 2009-08-10T16:39+01:00 http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000027/alley_gates.html In the past few years, a frequent question to councillors has been, "When are we going to get our alley gates?". The programme of installing gates in Crewe South Ward is almost complete but there have been delays in some areas. 2009-08-10T16:36+01:00 http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000026/crewe_south_focus_2009.html READERS RESPOND TO FOCUS SURVEY 2009-08-10T16:34+01:00 http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000035/roy_woods__liberal_democrats_will_deliver_a_peoplecentred_nhs_fit_for_the_21st_century.html The NHS represents values which unite us as a nation and we can be proud of what it achieves and of the skill and dedication of those who work in it. 2009-02-21T00:00+00:00 http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000015/huhne_police_inquiry_needed_into_lords_allegations.html The Liberal Democrats today called for a police inquiry into allegations that members of the House of Lords had accepted payment from lobbyists in return for pressing for amendments to legislation. 2009-01-26T07:35+00:00 http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000016/alde_leader_comes_to_north_west_conference.html Graham Watson MEP will be guest speaker at the North West Liberal Democrat Conference, in Lancaster on Saturday 21st March. 2009-01-15T14:17+00:00 http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000017/cable_challenges_government_over_limitations_of_mortgage_help_plans.html As far back as 2005 Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable has been pressing the Government to put in place adequate safety nets for people who would be faced with repossession when the housing bubble burst. 2009-01-14T15:42+00:00 http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000018/one_million_people_ordered_to_court_for_unpaid_council_tax.html Over a million people were summoned to court last year because they failed to pay their Council Tax in full, research by the Liberals Democrats has found. 2009-01-07T08:07+00:00 http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000019/nick_clegg_launches_the_green_road_out_of_the_recession.html On his first anniversary as leader, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg will today set out plans to put Britain on a Green Road out of the Recession, creating jobs and leaving a legacy that will save energy, put money back into people’s pockets and fight climate change. 2008-12-18T07:16+00:00 http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000011/liberal_democrats_storm_to_victory.html Local Liberal Democrats have gained two seats on the new East Cheshire Council in Crewe. 2008-05-02T17:29+01:00 http://crewe-nantwichlibdems.org.uk/news/000008/clegg_urges_labour_mps_not_to_be_bribed_by_10p_tax_halfmeasures.html Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has written to Labour MPs urging them not to be bribed by the Government's 'last minute smoke and mirror promises' and instead vote for the Liberal Democrat amendment against the plan to double the 10p rate of tax. 2008-04-28T00:00+01:00