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Article: May 19, 2011
B&NES Council has voted to support a minority Liberal Democrat administration for B&NES Council.
The results of the 2011 local elections in B&NES meant that no one party had the required 33 seats out of 65 for an overall majority of Council, despite the gains made by the Liberal Democrats. The Liberal Democrats and Conservatives are equally placed with 29 Councillors each, Labour has 5 seats and there are 2 Independent members.
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Article: May 17, 2011
The Liberal Democrat Group have confirmed that they will be offering to form a minority administration to run B&NES Council. The proposal will be subject to a vote by the full Council at the AGM on Thursday (19th May).
Liberal Democrat Group Leader, Councillor Paul Crossley (Southdown) said:
"Voters in Bath and North East Somerset have clearly shown that there is much support for the Liberal Democrats locally. We fought a very positive campaign based on local issues and our vision for the district.
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Article: May 17, 2011
Commenting on the Coalition Government's ambitious carbon budget announcement by Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne, Bath MP, Don Foster said:
"This is the most ambitious legally binding limit on carbon emissions set by any government in the world. It underlines the Coalition's commitment to being the greenest government ever and puts Britain at the forefront of the global fight against climate change.
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Article: May 16, 2011
Don Foster, MP for Bath has today welcomed Government plans to scrap cumbersome regulations controlling entertainment licensing in England and Wales.
The Coalition Government has said that it plans to scrap these prohibitive regulations and licenses will now only be required in situations where they are needed, such as when there are large crowds or alcohol being sold.
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Article: May 12, 2011
Don Foster MP has welcomed confirmation that Bath and North East Somerset Council could scrap the BRT from the transport package without jeopardising government funding. The BRT is the most controversial element of the £59 million Bath transport package.
Mr Foster has secured proof that this is the case after writing to the transport minister Norman Baker MP. Responding Mr Baker confirmed that this move would not jeopardise any funding application.
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Article: May 10, 2011
Don Foster, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, is looking to recruit an intern for his parliamentary office in Westminster.
The internship will begin early June 2011 and ideally lasts for four to six months.
Candidates should possess:
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- The ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure;
- An interest in politics;
- Awareness of the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.
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Article: Apr 15, 2011
On 5 May 2010, the British people will for the first time in history have a say over how they elect their Member of Parliament. The referendum on the Alternative Vote (AV) has united the Liberal Democrats, Labour, the Green Party, Plaid Cymru, the SNP and UKIP to campaign for a "yes" vote on 5 May 2010
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Article: Apr 11, 2011By Nathan Hartley
The two B&NES Liberal Democrat candidates for Radstock have published their 'Three to See' this week, in the run up to the local elections on May 5th.
Cllr Simon Allen and Gabby Durham have outlined their three pledges to residents.
Simon, who famously won the Radstock by-election last July, has been keeping residents informed regularly with his Focus newsletters and updates in the press. He commented:
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Article: Apr 11, 2011By Nathan Hartley
The average age of a Bath and North East Somerset Councillor could be significantly reduced in four weeks time thanks to a crop of new young candidates.
In the Somer Valley area the Liberal Democrat Party has recruited one of its youngest set of candidates ever, in a bid to offer something new to voters.
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Article: Apr 11, 2011By Nathan Hartley
The campaign for a fairer voting system comes to Radstock next week, with an informal discussion evening at the Fromeway Inn.
On 5th May, as well as having local elections, the public will vote in the first national referendum since 1975 on whether or not to change the current voting system for Parliamentary elections.