http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Blackpool Liberal Democrats en-GB Blackpool Liberal Democrats http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Blackpool Liberal Democrats 2008-08-07T21:15+01:00 United Kingdom http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000015/clegg_elected_new_lib_dem_leader.html 3pm GMT update 2008-02-09T20:16+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000014/stores_closure_will_rock_community.html THE proposed closure of a South Shore supermarket will be a major blow to an entire community, politicians today claimed. 2008-02-09T20:07+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000013/big_role_for_new_mayor.html HE'S following in his father's civic footsteps. 2008-02-09T20:01+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000012/save_me_from_tories.html The never-never land that some of the Conservative councillors live in continues to surprise me. 2008-02-09T19:42+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000011/may_2007_election_results.html Ward: Anchorsholme (Blackpool) 2007-05-04T16:53+01:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000010/more_bobbies_needed_in_residential_areas.html The following notice of motion has been submitted by Squires Gate Lib Dem Councillor, Douglas Green. 2006-11-28T23:03+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000009/its_a_jungle_out_there.html IS this the political match up of the future? 2006-11-13T20:21+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000008/labour_party_reject_park__ride_for_blackpool.html Local Labour Party Councillors do not think that we should encourage both visitors and residents to use our local trams, buses and taxis, and threw out a proposal supported by Liberal Democrat Councillors. Speaking afterwards Councillor Douglas Green said, "Obviously the Labour Party does not want to encourage visitors to use our transport system". 2006-08-09T23:34+01:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000007/louie_horrocks_park.html After many years of neglect by the Council, Squires Gate Ward Councillors, Robert Wynne and Douglas Green have now been able to allocate £38,500 to make the Park greener and more attractive. This work has seen new gates and fences and the old disused tennis courts removed and landscaped. There is much more to do, but already the park has won the prestigious national "Green Flag" award. A Friends of Louie Horrocks Park has now been formed and will soon obtain official recognition. Contact Robert or Douglas and they will pass on your name if you are interested in joining. 2006-08-09T23:29+01:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000006/blackpool_council_is_failing_to_meet_energy_targets.html Blackpool Council is struggling to bring about energy efficiency improvements in line with government targets, says a local Councillor. 2006-08-08T21:00+01:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000005/blackpool_lib_dems_call_for_referendum_on_super_casino.html The following motion was passed unanimously at a recent meeting of Blackpool, Cleveleys & Fleetwood Liberal Democrats. 2006-04-30T14:28+01:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000004/save_our_post_offices.html The Post Office network is crumbling. 2006-04-21T21:31+01:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000003/blood_campaign__day_of_action_15th_march_2006.html The National Blood Service is suffering a continuous shortage in blood; this is despite a multi-million pound advertising campaign to encourage people of all ages, genders and ethnicities to give blood - what you may not be aware of however is the policy of the National Blood Service to deny donations from: 2006-03-08T15:54+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000002/more_health_cuts_on_the_way.html I am very concerned that the various local health trusts are reducing health provision across the Fylde Coast. However they are getting good at spinning cuts as improvements in their communications with Councillors and the media. 2006-03-01T22:12+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000001/britain_becoming_worlds_nuclear_waste_dump.html DEFRA today published proposals today for the long-term management of solid low-level radioactive waste in the UK. 2006-03-01T12:32+00:00