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Northamptonshire County Council Towcester Division - Thursday 9 February
Liberal democrat Candidate: Councillor Chris Lofts - Committee room - 70 Belle Baulk, Towcester, NN12 6YE, 01327 354396.
The by-election has been called due to the resignation of the Conservative and Unionist Councillor
Towcester By-Election Attracts National Support
Liberal Democrat Minister for Business Vince Cable made time in his visit to Northamptonshire to meet the Towcester Focus team and give support to Chris Lofts and Lisa Samiotis - Liberal Democrat candidates for the by-elections in Towcester on 9 February.
"One of the things I've always been proud of as a Liberal Democrat, is how effective our Councillors are. The Enterprise Zone I visited this morning is here because of foundations laid by Liberal Democrats - foundations, I am told, the Conservatives on Northamptonshire County Council opposed. Up to 17,000 jobs could be created because Liberal Democrats didn't back down."
He continued, "Speaking to Chris about the work he and the FOCUS team have been doing in Towcester I see the same thing; hard work and genuine concern for the town. I know Chris will make a fantastic county councillor for Towcester - it sounds like it's time they had a truly local, hard working representative."
Riverside Centre, Library and Local Police at threat from Conservative Cuts
The Conservatives running Northamptonshire County Council have announced plans to reduce vital services. They plan to slash funding to the Police Service, Fire Service, Libraries, Children's Services and Adult Social Care. Around £77 million pounds of cuts over the next four years. Lib Dem Councillor Martin Johns says: "These Conservative cuts are deep and would mean a reduction of £1.2 million to services in Towcester. They will affect everyone in our town."
Councillor Chris Lofts comments: "The Conservatives plan to close the Riverside Centre in Towcester that provides services for young people and adults with learning difficulties. The future of both the town's library and registrar's office are uncertain."
Liberal Democrats on the County Council are trying to protect these services and have made sensible and affordable alternative suggestions for protecting vital services. The Conservatives however seem hell bent on slashing them. Towcester needs a strong voice at the County Council to fight for our local services.
Having already turned off half the street lights in Towcester, causing real concerns about rising crime and public safety issues the Conservatives now plan to cut funding for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) in Towcester.
South Northants District Council, Towcester Brook Ward - Thursday 9 February
Liberal Democrat candidate: Lisa Samiotis. Party defending seat: Conservative and Unionist Party
Lisa Samiotis says: "The elderly and vulnerable are now feeling the impact of the dark footpaths and poorly lit streets in Towcester. Some lights could remain turned off, but many others should be put back on..
Contacts
Scott Collins
Mob 07883 751620 Home 01604 637412
Web http://www.scottcollins.org.uk/
Email scott.libdem@yahoo.com
Jane Hollis
01604 637412
If you need a lift to Towcester
Issan Ghazni is travelling to Towcester for the byelection on Thursday 9 February. He is travelling along the M1 corridor which means...Nottinghamshire/South Derbyshire /Leicestershire/Northamptonshire and happy to pick up anybody along the way as long as it does'nt mean too much of a detour. - ..and bring them back after 9pm.
If you are interested in a free lift and can get to somewhere generally accessible, then please get back in touch with Issan before Thursday.
Issan Ghazni Chairperson
Nottingham City Liberal Democrats
07989568885
issanghazni@email.com
Issan.ghazni@eastmidslibdems.org.uk
Ibstock Ward in Coalville - North West Leicestershire District Council - Thursday 16 February
Liberal Democrats in Ibstock, Heather and Battram are delighted that local campaigner Kim Wyatt has agreed to stand in the forthcoming council by-election, caused by the resignation of a Labour Councillor, just 6 months after she was elected.
Kim lives with her husband, David, in Copson Street, Ibstock. Kim knows our area and the problems we face. Kim is a secondary school teacher.
Her current campaigning priorities include improving protecting our local green fields and fighting for better local services for Ibstock, Heather and Battram. Kim says, "I am not a professional politician, I'm just a local resident who cares deeply about our area and wants to get things done for our community."
Oadby Ward - Harborough District Council - Thursday 16 February
The Liberal Democrat candidate for the Oadby Woodland Ward of Oadby and Wigston Council is Naveed Alum, 70 Stoughton Road, Oadby LE2 4FL.
The by-election will be on 16th February.2012
Contacts
Naveed.Alam@eastmidslibdems.org.uk
Jeffrey.Kaufman@eastmidslibdems.org.uk 0116 271 5584 or 07976 364282
There will be a mass canvass on Mass Canvass on Saturday 28th January 2012 10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Meeting car park Grange Farm Public House Florence Wragg Way Oadby LE2 4RH
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