Wiltshire Liberal Democrats

Building a fairer Britain

A fairer, greener, safer Britain

Liberal Democrats offer a fairer and greener Britain. Fairer taxes will mean ordinary families pay less - polluters and the most wealthy more. Good local education and health services will offer opportunity for all. Real action will protect our environment - creating a zero-carbon Britain.

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Thank you for your terrific support during the General Election Campaign

Thu 20th May 2010

Without the hard work of so many volunteers, we could not have elected Wiltshire's first Liberal Democrat MP.

Euro-chiefs end bluefin tuna fishing season

Thu 10th Jun 2010

The European Commission has closed the fishing season for bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic due to exhausted quotas.

Conservatives threaten Wiltshire Libraries

Wed 9th Jun 2010

In their latest desperate attempt to save money following the move to one council Wiltshire Conservatives are cutting half a million pounds from the libraries budget, which may mean library closures in Wiltshire.

More Bad Planning on Paxcroft Mead

Wed 2nd Jun 2010

Wiltshire Council has approved a planning application which perpetuates many of the errors which have caused problems for people living on Paxcroft Mead.

New Wiltshire Police website

Wed 2nd Jun 2010

Wiltshire Police Force has a new website that aims to be more accessible and interactive for the public, with a contemporary look. The website offers a host of new features at the same online address www.wiltshire.police.uk

Speed limit trials for Westwood and Limpley Stoke

Tue 1st Jun 2010

Two local villages have been invited to participate in a trial to determine the most effective locations for 20mph speed limits across Wiltshire.

speed limit sign

Killane asks for sense on SEN

Mon 31st May 2010

Malmesbury councillor Simon Killane has sent an open letter to all cabinet members of Wiltshire Council. It covers the important points they should consider before making any decisions on the future of the Special Learning Centre. Here it is:

Too late for Wiltshire - new government saves democracy in Exeter, Norwich and Suffolk

Wed 26th May 2010

Wasteful and unnecessary restructuring plans for Exeter, Norwich and Suffolk Councils are to be stopped immediately the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles announced today.

Gloating - Tory leader Jane Scott and WCC chief exec Keith Robinson survey their empire

Wiltshire Council's tenants receive a 'poor' service, says watchdog

Thu 20th May 2010

Wiltshire Council is providing a 'poor' housing management service which has 'uncertain' prospects for improvement, according to a report released today by the independent Audit Commission.

EU to assist organ donors and recipients in South West

Thu 20th May 2010

The European Parliament has voted for legislation to make organ transplantation in Europe easier. MEPs want to see laws that will inform Europe's citizens about the issue, bring down administrative barriers and ensure high standards of quality and safety for donors and recipients.

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Chippenham General Election Result

Turnout: 52320 (73%)

45.8%
 
Liberal Democrats: 23970 (+3.4%)
41.1%
 
Conservative: 21500 (+3.4%)
6.9%
 
Labour: 3620 (−9.9%)

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Deadline for amendments to motions, emergency motions, topical issues and questions to reports at Federal Conference (Monday, September 6th, 2010)
Fri 23rd Jul 2010

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Quotes of the Week

"How can you possibly take on such a large financial commitment as Trident without considering the military and political implications? If fierce cuts are to be made in Britain's conventional forces, surely we have to consider whether replacing Trident can be justified."

Sir Menzies Campbell

Response to announcement that the Ministry of Defence will be responsible for the cost of replacing Trident - 30 July

"With most of their leadership contenders claiming to back AV for a fairer voting system, it is astonishing they now wish to block the legislation to make that happen. Each and every Labour MP campaigned on a manifesto committing to a referendum. Now they have the opportunity to make this happen but have chosen to say no for opposition's sake."

Simon Hughes MP

Comment on Labour's decision to oppose legislation for a referendum on the alternative vote - 28 July

"With more than half of ASBOs breached in 2008, this was a policy more about posturing than effective policing. Local communities know that other measures, such as Acceptable Behaviour Contracts can nip problems in the bud before they escalate."

Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Justice, Tom Brake MP

Commenting on speech by the Home Secretary in which she said it was 'time to move beyond Anti Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) - 28 July