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LIBERAL DEMOCRATS: FREE INSULATION FOR ALL
Wirral Council has passed its Annual Budget which includes key energy saving and environmental measures brought forward by the Liberal Democrats including the provision of free loft and cavity wall insulation to every household across the borough. Click here to read Cllr Gill Gardiner's Media Release. 
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS DELIVER ON THEIR PRIORITIES
Simon Holbrook speaks about how this year’s Budget represents the fruition of three years of hard work to bring the council’s spending under control and accelerate delivery of Liberal Democrat priorities. Click here to read the Media Release. 
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS: INVESTING IN ROAD SAFETY
Proposals in this year’s Council Budget for a comprehensive new road safety policy to introduce 20 mph zones in all residential areas demonstrate Lib Dems' strong commitment to improving road safety. Click here to read Cllr Jean Quinn's Media Release.
WIRRAL TORIES PLAN SECRET CUTS
Councillor Simon Holbrook has criticised the Conservative Budget proposals (revealed today 27th February) as irresponsible and has raised concerns about their intentions for the future of vital front line services. Click here to read Simon's media release. 
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS: A BUDGET TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES
Councillor Stuart Kelly, Cabinet Member for Community and Customer Engagement, has welcomed the half a million pound investment being made in communities in this years council budget. Click here to read Stuart's media release.
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS: “BUDGET FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE”
Wirral Liberal Democrat Cabinet Members have ensured that the environment is a key priority in this year’s Budget. Click here to read Gill Gardiner's media release.
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS: “BUDGET IS BOLD, EXCITING, INNOVATIVE”
“It contains imaginative yet sustainable measures that are designed to look beyond the current national financial crisis.” Click here to read more.
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS SECURE UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FOR IMPROVED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Liberal Democrats have set out and secured unanimous agreement for proposals to improve the way Wirral Council carries out community engagement on major policies. Click here to read more.
FIRST CARBON BUDGET
A comprehensive review of waste produced in the Merseyside area has been published by the Merseyside Environmental Service. Click here to read more.
BIDSTON TO WREXHAM 'BORDERLANDS' RAILWAY ELECTRIFICATION
Liberal Democrats calling for more progress to be made on electrification of the Bidston – Wrexham railway line as a vital project to provide improved access to employment opportunities for Wirral residents. Click here to read Cllr Jean Quinn's Media Release. 
Waste Report Recommends No to Landfill
The long awaited report into waste strategy has been published by the Merseyside Environmental Service. It is a comprehensive review of waste produced in the Merseyside area and the facilities that will be required to treat and dispose of that waste. It makes many recommendations which will shape waste disposal policies over the years to come. Click here to read more and download the report. 
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS – “TOUGH LOVE” FOR OFFENDERS
Re-offending rates of young offenders are much lower when minor offences and anti-social behaviour is dealt with by community led sentencing Click here to read Cllr Alan Taylor's media release. 
WIRRAL LIBERAL DEMOCRATS SAY 'NO2ID' CARDS
ID cards are unnecessary and expensive pieces of plastic that will add nothing to our security. Click here to read Cllr Chris Teggin's media release.
CLIMATE CHANGE - WIRRAL LIB DEMS ACT WHILST WORLD LEADERS DEBATE
Council agrees Carbon Budgets - first in the North West Click here to read Cllr Gill Gardiner's media release.
WIRRAL LIB DEM LEADER QUESTIONS VALUE FOR MONEY OF GOVERNMENT WATCHDOG
The Audit Commission today published its Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) for Wirral. Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) is a new assessment of how all local public bodies work together to meet the needs of local people. Click here to read Simon Holbrook's media release.
FIRST IN THE NORTH WEST - WIRRAL LIBERAL DEMOCRATS PUSH FOR ‘CARBON BUDGETS’
Designed to tie in with the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Copenhagen, Wirral Lib Dems are proposing that Wirral be amongst the first local authorities in the country to implement a “carbon budget”. Click here to read more.
GOVERNMENT EXPECTS LOCAL COUNCIL TAX PAYERS TO FOOT EXTRA BILL FOR PERSONAL CARE
Simon Holbrook has slammed Government's failure to provide funds to local authorities to pay for free home care. Click here to read more. 
LIBRARY GUIDELINES LONG OVERDUE, MORE GOVERNMENT DELAY UNACCEPTABLE
Cabinet Member for Culture, Tourism and Leisure, Councillor Bob Moon has commented on today’s DCMS consultation, seeking the views of a wide range of people on the future of public libraries. Click here to read more.
WIRRAL LIBRARY SERVICE
Cllr Simon Holbrook says, "The minister's decision means that the future of Wirral’s Libraries remains where it should be – with the Council who are accountable to local people for the decisions they take over its future". Click here to read more. 
“FREE FROM THREE” FREE PARKING IN THE RUN UP TO CHRISTMAS
Christmas shoppers can benefit from free parking after 3pm on Thursdays in December in the run up to Christmas. Click here to read more.
NEW CHILDREN’S CENTRE PROPOSAL FOR GREASBY AGREED BY WIRRAL CABINET
Wirral Council’s Cabinet approved proposals for a new Children’s Centre as an extension to the Greasby Library building, at its meeting on 5th November. Click here to read more. 
SADDLER SELECTED BY LIB DEMS TO FIGHT WIRRAL SOUTH
Wirral South Lib Dems met in Bebington last weekend to select Jamie Saddler as their Prospective Parliamentary Candidate (PPC) for the next General Election, expected within six months. Click here to read more. 
MORETON WEST AND SAUGHALL MASSIE BY-ELECTION LIBERAL DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE STEVE PITT
Wallasey Liberal Democrats have selected Steve Pitt as their Candidate for the Moreton West and Saughall Massie By-Election to be held on the 26th November 2009. Click here to read more.
ACCIDENTS 2 ZERO IN EDUCATION: INTRODUCTION OF 20MPH ZONES AROUND SCHOOLS
Councillor Jean Quinn is asking Wirral Council to look into the feasibility of introducing statutory 20mph speed limits around all schools. Click here to read more.
WIRRAL LET DOWN BY ITS MPs ON 10:10 CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGE
Gill Gardiner, Cabinet member for Environment, signed up the Council to the national 10:10 Campaign to seek to reduce its carbon emissions by 10% in 2010 and all 4 Wirral Labour MPs voted against in Parliament. Click here to read Gill's Media Release.
NEW LIFE IN DEAD TREES
Ever wondered what happens to trees that have to be cut down on the highways? Click here to find out from Councillor Gill Gardiner's Media Release.
LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS EMBRACE ASSET TRANSFER
Wirral Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Simon Holbrook, today commented on the high level of interest shown by local organisations in running community facilities. Read Simon's media release here.
GOVERNMENT POLICY MEANS HARD TIMES AHEAD FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE
Simon Holbrook today commented on the Government spending plans, potential future cuts in public spending and the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy. Read Simon's media release here.
WIRRAL LIBERAL DEMOCRATS: IMPROVING CHILD ROAD SAFETY
Wirral Liberal Democrat Cabinet Member for Streetscene and Transport Services, Councillor Jean Quinn today praised the Council’s success in reducing the number of children killed or seriously injured on Wirral’s roads. Read Jean's press release here. 
WIRRAL LIBERAL DEMOCRATS CELEBRATE CARBON FOOTPRINT SUCCESS
Wirral Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment, Councillor Gill Gardiner today praised the Council’s success in reducing its carbon footprint through the introduction of innovative new measures across the borough. Read Gill's press release here. 
New Dental Practice for Greasby
A new NHS dental practice will open on Greasby Road on Wednesday 29th July. Read Councillor Peter Reisdorf's press release here. 
Kitchen Waste Collection Trial Scheme proposed for Wirral
Liberal Democrat Cabinet member for Environment, Councillor Gill Gardiner, wants Wirral to press ahead with a trial scheme of kitchen waste collection. Read Councillor Gill Gardiner's press release here. 
Irby Quarry saved from Landfill threat
Local Councillors and residents are celebrating the success of their campaign to stop a local amenity being included as a potential landfill site as part of the Merseyside Waste Development Plan. Read Councillor Gill Gardiner's press release here. 
Lib Dems call for local MP to ‘consider his position’
Wirral Liberal Democrats have responded to yesterday’s revelations regarding expenses claims by local MP Ben Chapman. Councillor Simon Holbrook, Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Wirral Council and Deputy Leader of the Council, said, “If Ben Chapman was claiming back mortgage interest that he wasn't paying out for, then it is hard to see how he thought that it would be justifiable. He should now consider his position."
Call for Bidston-Wrexham line electrification to go ahead
Liberal Democrats in Wirral have stepped up their call for electrification of the Bidston to Wrexham railway line to go ahead. And they have backed proposals that will make it more likely that train companies will invest in badly needed improvements. Read more here.
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS WELCOME WIRRAL’S ‘3 STAR’ ACCOLADE
The award of 3 stars by the Audit Commission is welcome recognition of the improvements this Council has made under the joint administration. Read the press release issued by Cllr Simon Holbrook here. 
Plan for Jobs and Affordable homes backed in Wirral West
Liberal Democrats in Wirral West have welcomed plans to boost affordable housing and avoid home repossession. Read the press release issued by Cllr Peter Reisdorf here. |
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