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Welcome to the Liberal Democrats in Milton Keynes, England, UK where Liberal Democrats have run the Council since 2002. To be kept up to date with changes to this website, please follow the link below and fill in the form.
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Earlier this year we consulted you about the Lib Dem Council's pledges to Milton Keynes residents. We wanted to know which are most important to you. Thank you to everyone who replied.
As a result of your feedback we have modified our pledges, so these are
the pledges for this year
The Lib Dem Council will:
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Keep council tax rises to no more than inflation
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Reduce anti-social behaviour
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Improve GCSE results
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More affordable homes for rent
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Make MK even cleaner
"Two-View Tories" say Lib Dems
Wed 9th Jul 2008
At Milton Keynes Council on Tuesday, 8 July, the Liberal Democrats put forward a key amendment to a Conservative motion on climate change. The Tory motion not only tried to overturn Milton Keynes Council's commitment to tackling climate change but also showed that the Tories have two views on climate change.
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Lib Dems Announce Cabinet Portfolio Details
Tue 17th Jun 2008
The Leader of Milton Keynes Council, Liberal Democrat Councillor Isobel McCall, has announced the details of cabinet portfolios for the new council year. In announcing the outline of the structure at the recent meeting of the Council, Isobel said: "The new structure means we will have more collaborative working in teams."
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Lib Dems Say "Opposition Should Put Up or Shut Up"
Mon 26th May 2008
The Liberal Democrat Leader of Milton Keynes Council, Isobel McCall, says that the Conservative and Labour opposition parties in Milton Keynes should put up or shut up when it comes to running the Council.
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Landlord Fined for Dumping Waste
Mon 26th May 2008
Landlord Simon Banisi was fined nearly £2,000 at Milton Keynes Magistrates Court on 20 May for dumping waste outside properties he owns in the city centre.
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Liberal Democrats Launch Local Manifesto
Sun 13th Apr 2008
The Liberal Democrats have just launched their manifesto for the 1 May local elections. Commenting on the manifesto, Liberal Democrat Leader, Isobel McCall, said: "Last year we made six key promises and we delivered on them all. The Liberal Democrats have made Milton Keynes a better place to live. This year, we are making five pledges:
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Lib Dems Listen to the Public
Fri 15th Feb 2008
Milton Keynes Council's Liberal Democrat cabinet has taken action to address the views expressed by local residents in the recent budget consultation. As a result, some changes have been made to the cabinet's final budget proposals.
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Archive of earlier news stories
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"Holding someone without charge for 42 days adds nothing of value to the investigation, prosecution or conviction of terrorists. "
Liberal Democrat Shadow Attorney General Lord (Martin) Thomas
Comment ahead of the Second Reading of the Counter-Terrorism Bill in the House of Lords - 8 July
"Opponents of Mugabe's regime are at serious risk of being tortured or killed if they are sent back to Zimbabwe. I am dismayed that the Home Office seems intent on pushing ahead with deportations at the earliest opportunity. "
Chris Huhne, Lib Dem Home Affairs Spokesman
www.libdems.org.uk - 8 July
"Schools' performance in recognising and tackling homophobia should be an assessed criterion in Ofsted school inspections. "
Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg
www.bbc.co.uk/news/ - 7 July
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