http://leedslibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Leeds Liberal Democrats en-GB Leeds Liberal Democrats http://leedslibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2009 Leeds Liberal Democrats 2009-01-06T01:47+00:00 United Kingdom http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000626/woodhouse_moor_trees_saved.html Last night councillors firmly rejected proposal for the widening of the A660 at Woodhouse Moor. The Inner North West Area Committee agreed unanimously that the proposals to increase the road width should be scrapped completely. 2008-12-19T00:00+00:00 http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000625/government_policing_uturn_welcomed.html Cllr Richard Brett, Joint Leader of Leeds City Council has today welcomed the decision by the Home Secretary to drop proposals for direct elections to police authorities. 2008-12-18T00:00+00:00 http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000624/new_facilities_for_otley_bowlers.html Bowls players at a church in Otley will soon have brand new facilities on which to play the sport following the purchase of a new playing surface. 2008-12-10T00:00+00:00 http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000623/councillors_praise_transport_improvements.html Liberal Democrat councillors in Burmantofts and Richmond Hill and Gipton and Harehills have welcomed news that bus stops along the 16/16a route are to be improved. 2008-12-09T00:00+00:00 http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000622/schools_survey_raises_smile.html Councillor Stewart Golton (Lib Dem, Rothwell) Executive Member for Children's Services has welcomed the findings of the Audit Commission's Annual Schools Survey. 2008-12-05T00:00+00:00 http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000621/councillor_looks_for_links_to_secure_future_jobs.html Councillor Richard Brett (Lib Dem, Burmantofts and Richmond Hill) hopes the new East Leeds Link Road will secure future jobs for his ward. 2008-12-02T00:00+00:00 http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000620/leader_challenges_efficiency_demands.html Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Richard Brett (Lib Dem, Burmantofts and Richmond Hill) warns central government squeezing will put further pressure on local government. 2008-11-27T00:00+00:00 http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000619/ward_councillor_welcomes_planners_decision.html Cllr Linda Rhodes-Clayton and local residents are celebrating the news that proposals to build three, four bedroom houses next to the Cliff Lawn Hotel have been rejected by Leeds City Council's planners. 2008-11-25T00:00+00:00 http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000618/leeds_hosts_second_regional_veteran_forum.html Councillor Brenda Lancaster (Lib Dem, Moortown) is hosting another regional veterans forum, helping change the way the public sector interacts with veterans throughout the region. 2008-11-21T00:00+00:00 http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000617/recycling_reaches_record_levels.html Recycling in Leeds is the highest it's ever been, figures reveal. And the man in charge of the council's environment service has revealed the proposals he hopes will take it even higher next year. 2008-11-20T00:00+00:00 http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000616/a_little_rain_couldnt_dampen_volunteers_enthusiasm.html Liberal Democrat councillors, the Friends of East End Park and pupils from Richmond Hill Primary School braved the poor weather on Thursday to plant bulbs in their local park. 2008-11-19T00:00+00:00 http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000615/christmas_comes_early_for_yeadon_care_home.html Councillors Colin Campbell, Ryk Downes and Graham Kirkland (Lib Dem, Otley and Yeadon) have donated £300 from their MICE (Members Improvement in the Community and Environment) funds to give a sheltered housing centre in Yeadon a much needed boost during the festive period. The money will be used to pay for activities for its elderly residents. 2008-11-19T00:00+00:00 http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000614/new_security_barrier_installed.html Liberal Democrat councillors in Burmantofts and Richmond Hill have donated £1300 from their MICE (Members Improvement in the Community and Environment) budget to install a new lockable barrier to the alleyway between St Albans Road and Harehills Lane. 2008-11-17T00:00+00:00 http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000613/lib_dems_plea_for_better_social_housing.html Liberal Democrats on Leeds City Council are calling on the Government to introduce minimum size standards for family homes in Britain. 2008-11-14T00:00+00:00 http://leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000612/lib_dem_leader_urges_action_on_energy_bills.html Leader of the Liberal Democrat group of Leeds City Council, Cllr Richard Brett (Burmantofts and Richmond Hill) has backed calls to change the way energy companies bill their customers. 2008-11-10T00:00+00:00