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Northamptonshire Liberal Democrats lobby Government over emergency services merger

The Northamptonshire Liberal Democrat County Council group have lobbied the Local Government minister on the potential merger of emergency services. Recently the Conservative Police Commissioner raised alarm after talking of a "merger" between services, with the Police Commissioner taking over the Fire Service and possibly even other blue light services in the long term. In order to do this a change to legislation nationally would have to be made.

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by Daventry Liberal Democrats

11 Mar 2013

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“Conservative decision to axe social fund will hit poorest hard” – Cllr Chris Stanbra

The Liberal Democrats at County Hall have reacted with shock to news that the Conservative administration will not be providing crisis loans as part of their new social fund scheme.

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by Daventry Liberal Democrats

19 Mar 2013

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“Failure to protect children from harm is unforgiveable” Cllr Brendan Glynane

The Leader of the Opposition at County Hall has today reacted to an OFSTED inspection of safeguarding children that identified serious failings in the safeguarding of children. OFSTED judges Northamptonshire County Council as inadequate in all 4 categories and identifies that:

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by Daventry Liberal Democrats

20 Mar 2013

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“Labour and Conservatives unite to protect Conservative Police Commissioner” Cllr Glynane

The Leader of the Liberal Democrat Opposition at County Hall has slammed the Conservatives and Labour after they united to remove the Liberal Democrats from the Police and Crime Panel, despite the Liberal Democrats being entitled to a place under the law.

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by Daventry Liberal Democrats

16 May 2013

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“Lib Dems call for end to Sekhemka speculation”

Northampton Liberal Democrats have called for an end to the speculation about a sale of the ancient Egyptian Sekhemka statue from Northampton's Museum.

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by Daventry Liberal Democrats

10 Jul 2013

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“£3 Million black hole is further evidence of Council’s incompetence in managing Children’s Services” – Chris Lofts

Cllr. Chris Lofts (Lib Dem, Towcester) has strongly criticised the Conservative administration at County Hall for their ongoing failure to fix the damage they have done to Children's Services in Northamptonshire.

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by Daventry Liberal Democrats

21 Jul 2013

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“Council’s new local business tax is an ‘ill informed attack on jobs’ – Cllr. Chris Lofts”

Liberal Democrat Councillor Chris Lofts has branded Conservative plans to start charging small businesses for trading standards advice a "tax on jobs" and "a direct attack on business."

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by Daventry Liberal Democrats

21 Jul 2013

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Local Conservatives “Sign Death Warrant” on Working Men’s Clubs and Community Centres

Cllr. Dennis Meredith (Lib Dem, Talavera) has attacked local Conservative bosses for burdening local community organisations with huge extra costs during already tough times.

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by Daventry Liberal Democrats

21 Jul 2013

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“Lib Dem motion to clamp down on houses of occupation and rogue landlords will be real improvement for communities”

Lib Dem Councillor Sally Beardsworth (Lib Dem, Kingsthorpe) is delighted that the motion she put to the Borough Council on Monday was unanimously passed with little change.

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by Daventry Liberal Democrats

21 Jul 2013

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“Tory refusal to listen leads to Council chaos”

On a very hot night, Monday's meeting of the full Council saw the guildhall packed with disgruntled residents from across the town.

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by Daventry Liberal Democrats

21 Jul 2013

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“Lib Dems deliver even more funding for free early years education in Northamptonshire” Cllr. Jill Hope

The Government has today [2 September] announced additional funding to provide free early years education to two-year olds across England. In Northamptonshire, the allocation will more than double the number of eligible children, from 1576 this year to 3800 in 2014.

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by Daventry Liberal Democrats

2 Sep 2013

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“’Unwieldy’ County Council dropped the ball on school places” – Cllr Jill Hope

Jill Hope, Lib Dem spokesperson for Children and Education at County Hall, has criticised Northamptonshire County Council for their late response to the growing population of the County.

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by Daventry Liberal Democrats

10 Sep 2013

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