“A Sensible Drugs Policy”–Chris Davies (7:30pm 3rd Feb, Bishop Lloyd’s Palace)

CD2hires (2)If you’re anything like me, there are two reasons to be looking forward to Friday 3rd February:

1) the visit of a senior party figure;

2) a good . . . → Read More: “A Sensible Drugs Policy”–Chris Davies (7:30pm 3rd Feb, Bishop Lloyd’s Palace)

Chester’s Planning Disgraces

clip_image002Chester Liberal Democrats are dismayed at some of the recent decision making by the Planning Committee that local councillors sit on, vote and make decisions on your behalf.

Further . . . → Read More: Chester’s Planning Disgraces

House deposit plan will help young families

A plan recently announced by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to help first time buyers get on to the housing ladder has been welcomed by Liberal Democrats in Chester.

The plans involve the taxpayer guaranteeing part of the mortgage of first time buyers on newly built houses. Currently, people buying a house for the first time . . . → Read More: House deposit plan will help young families

In Government–investing for the future

imageLiberal Democrats in Government have successfully argued for measures in the Autumn Treasury Statement to help the economy and stimulate business so that investment is encouraged, jobs retained . . . → Read More: In Government–investing for the future

Lib Dems in Chester welcome plans for youth jobs

imageA programme to tackle youth unemployment has been welcomed by Liberal Democrats in Chester. Called the “Youth Contract”, the £1 billion plan will aim to find work experience . . . → Read More: Lib Dems in Chester welcome plans for youth jobs

A theatre for Chester: letter to the Chester Chronicle

A new theatre for Chester would have been delivered by the Northgate Development, had it been signed off as planned in July 2008. Since that did not happen and negotiations to achieve it have dragged on for a long time, it would surely be better to . . . → Read More: A theatre for Chester: letter to the Chester Chronicle

Bob Thompson’s diary

Cllr Bob Thompson, LibDem councillor for Hoole Ward

Cllr Bob Thompson

In this diary entry I will try and give a flavour of the kinds of things I get up to as a local councillor. So last week (week commencing 14th November 2011) unfolded as follows:-

Monday – I . . . → Read More: Bob Thompson’s diary

Welcome to Bob Thompson’s diary

Cllr Bob Thompson, LibDem councillor for Hoole Ward

Cllr Bob Thompson

Welcome to Liberal Democrat Borough Councillor Bob Thompson’s diary.
I intend to update this every fortnight to keep readers aware of current council issues and of matters local to Hoole.

So what do borough councillors actually do? After . . . → Read More: Welcome to Bob Thompson’s diary

To be or not to be?

theatrefront

Chester in Concert – Theatre Design Study – Scheme C – K.E. Martin Architects – August 2011

Dodleston resident Lynne Russell makes the case for ‘the only sensible choice’ for Chester’s proposed theatre. 13th October is . . . → Read More: To be or not to be?

Silver spoon of elections job

David Mead's letter in the Chester Chronicle 29th September

A letter by David Mead, local Liberal Democrat, published in the Chronicle 29th September:

The Chief Executive, Steve Robinson’s letter (Chronicle 8 September) seems to indicate that he personally received the £45,000 payment for acting as returning . . . → Read More: Silver spoon of elections job