http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats en-GB Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats 2008-07-24T02:09+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000426/twoview_tories_say_lib_dems.html 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. 2008-07-09T18:59+01:00 http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000425/lib_dems_announce_cabinet_portfolio_details.html 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." 2008-06-17T20:35+01:00 http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000424/liberal_democrats_in_milton_keynes_welcome_transport_plans.html Travel and transport will improve in Milton Keynes if new Liberal Democrat transport policies are put into operation, claim local members of the party. 2008-06-17T20:32+01:00 http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000423/lib_dems_say_opposition_should_put_up_or_shut_up.html 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. 2008-05-26T13:20+01:00 http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000422/landlord_fined_for_dumping_waste.html 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. 2008-05-26T13:17+01:00 http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000421/lib_dems_win_battle_for_schools_cash.html Jubilant Liberal Democrat councillors have welcomed the Government's announcement of a special £28 million grant for Milton Keynes' schools. 2008-05-14T13:06+01:00 http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000420/crime_down_across_milton_keynes.html Crime in Milton Keynes has fallen 13% in the last nine months compared to last year. 2008-04-18T18:53+01:00 http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000419/liberal_democratrun_milton_keynes_council_has_lowest_council_tax_around.html Recently published government figures show that residents of Liberal Democrat- run Milton Keynes pay lower council tax than most other places in the country. Over 87% of local authorities in England charge their residents more tax than Milton Keynes. 2008-04-18T18:47+01:00 http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000418/liberal_democrats_launch_local_manifesto.html 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: 2008-04-13T23:31+01:00 http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000417/lib_dems_listen_to_the_public.html 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. 2008-02-15T23:01+00:00 http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000416/milton_keynes_central_library_is_one_of_the_uks_best.html Milton Keynes central library issued nearly three-quarters of a million books, DVDs and CDs last year, making it the second best used library in the country. 2008-02-15T22:59+00:00 http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000415/new_look_for_the_milton_keynes_central_library.html A major facelift for Milton Keynes central library is underway that will make the building brighter and more accessible for everyone who uses it. 2008-02-15T22:56+00:00 http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000414/mk_childrens_trust_gets_goahead.html A new organisation tasked with bringing together key agencies that have responsibility for children's services is set to be established in the city from 1 April 2008. 2008-02-15T22:55+00:00 http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000413/social_services_rated_excellent.html Many of the city's most vulnerable people are receiving better support than ever. The Council has welcomed the latest report by the national Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) into its adult social services, which provide a vital lifeline for older people. 2008-02-15T22:53+00:00 http://www.miltonkeynes.libdems.org.uk/news/000412/libdems_call_on_mps_to_explain_failure_to_oppose_poor_deal_for_milton_keynes.html "The low increase in the amount of money from central government to help pay towards Milton Keynes' costs will mean a tight year ahead for local services," said Sam Crooks, Liberal Democrat Cabinet member responsible for finance. "The rise barely takes into account inflation and the additional costs of many services the government requires councils to provide, especially services for older people. 2008-02-10T20:00+00:00