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Kenilworth Residents Win Free Parking at Castle

Thu 27th Nov 2008

After a long campaign led by Liberal Democrat town councillor Pat Ryan and subsequently backed by other town councillors, English Heritage has now agreed that parking in the Brays car park at Kenilworth Castle will remain free for Kenilworth residents when charging begins from 1st April 2009.

Pat Ryan at Kenilworth Castle

Lib Dems breathe new life into Wellesbourne Leisure Centre project

Wed 26th Nov 2008

Wellesbourne's plans for a new Leisure Centre, controversially cancelled by Conservatives on Stratford District Council, were given a kiss of life this week when Liberal Democrat councillors forced a fresh debate on the issue. Now local Lib Dems are challenging the Conservatives to think again and restore the project, which has major support from Wellesbourne residents.

nigel rock with david close

Funding Needed for Citizens Advice Bureau in Kenilworth

Sun 23rd Nov 2008

At this week's meeting of the Kenilworth Town Council, Liberal Democrat councillors Ann Blacklock and Pat Ryan proposed that the town council should provide some financial support to the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) to enable its vital work to continue in Kenilworth.

Cllrs. Ann Blacklock & Pat Ryan (photography: John Whitehouse)

Lib Dems Force A Proper Debate On Warwick District Bus Scheme

Sun 16th Nov 2008

Sharp-eyed Liberal Democrat county councillors spotted recently that the Conservative Cabinet were trying to slip through a major decision on the future of the Warwick District 'SPARK' bus scheme without discussion. As a result, the subject was given an initial airing at an Environment Overview & Scrutiny meeting this week, and both Liberal and Labour committee members outvoted the Conservatives to send the matter back to the Cabinet with the recommendation that it should be debated fully by the Warwick Area Committee before Cabinet makes any final decisions.

New 'Van Ban' Policy Is Still Unfair and Discriminatory

Sun 16th Nov 2008

Liberal Democrat county councillor John Whitehouse (Kenilworth Abbey) has criticised as "still unfair and discriminatory" a proposed new policy at Warwickshire County Council's (WCC's) household waste recycling centres. The new policy will permit a minor relaxation of the current rules to allow drivers of twin cab 4x4 pick-up vehicles to use the centres in future, but only if it is a household's only vehicle.

John Whitehouse (photography: John Whitehouse)

Nigel Rock Challenges Case for Cemex Plant at Southam

Sun 16th Nov 2008

Liberal Democrat PPC Nigel Rock has challenged the case being made by Cemex to build a waste recycling facility at Southam. In a formal submission to Warwickshire County Council's Regulatory Committee, Nigel states as follows:-

Nigel Rock PPC at Cemex public meeting

A step closer to Kenilworth's dedicated walking and cycling network

Tue 4th Nov 2008

A scheme to make it easy for the people of Kenilworth to choose walking and cycling for everyday journeys came a step closer today as sustainable transport charity Sustrans and its Connect2 partners at Warwickshire Council signed the paperwork that will guide the development of the scheme for the coming months.

Cllr John Whitehouse with Tim Temple (Sustrans) signing Connect2 MOU

Lib Dems Win The Day In Incinerator Debate

Tue 21st Oct 2008

The Warwickshire Liberal Democrat Group were successful in winning the day with their amendments to the "Project Transform" recommendations in today's full Council debate on the future of residual waste disposal for Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull - see previous story.

Incinerator building

The Incinerator Debate: Key Decisions Day for Warwickshire County Council

Tue 21st Oct 2008

Warwickshire County Council decides today whether it will proceed with a joint application for government Public Finance Initiative (PFI) credits with Coventry City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, based on a project to build a new 305,000 tonnes Energy from Waste (EfW) plant on a site adjacent to the existing Coventry incinerator.

Incinerator building

Lib Dems Slam Post Office Decision To Close Albion Street, Kenilworth Branch

Wed 27th Aug 2008

County councillor John Whitehouse (Liberal Democrat, Kenilworth Abbey) has attacked the decision announced today by the Post Office to close its Albion Street Kenilworth branch. He said:

John Whitehouse (photography: John Whitehouse)

Kenilworth Green Exhibition

Wed 20th Aug 2008

KICC, the Kenilworth Initiative for Climate Change, is hosting a Green Exhibition at St. Francis Church Hall, Warwick Road, Kenilworth on 29th August 2008 between 1.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. Entry to the exhibition is free.

KICC Logo (photography: John Whitehouse)

Lib Dems Ask Post Office To Think Again Over Albion Street Branch Closure

Wed 16th Jul 2008

Liberal Democrat councillors and campaigners have stepped up their pressure on the Post Office to reconsider its plan to close the post office branch at 112A Albion Street Kenilworth, or to support an alternative way of ensuring that services are maintained in the area.

Liz Lynne with Nigel Rock & others outside Post Office

Kenilworth Cemetery Flooding - A Solution At Last

Wed 16th Jul 2008

A long campaign by district councillor Ann Blacklock (Liberal Democrat, Kenilworth Abbey), for Warwick District Council to address the persistent flooding problems at Kenilworth Cemetery caused by the underground collapse of antiquated drainage, has resulted in success at last.

Councillor Ann Blacklock (photography: John Whitehouse)

Lib Dems Propose "Outreach" Alternative To Albion Street, Kenilworth Post Office Closure

Tue 15th Jul 2008

County councillor John Whitehouse (Liberal Democrat, Kenilworth Abbey) has proposed an 'Outreach' alternative if the current campaign to save the Albion Street, Kenilworth Post Office fails to persuade the Post Office to change its mind.

John Whitehouse (photography: John Whitehouse)

Conservatives Play Politics Over Green Bin Charges

Fri 11th Jul 2008

A motion put forward by Councillor Ann Blacklock (Liberal Democrat, Kenilworth Abbey), asking the Executive to reconsider the new charge of £30 for a second green recycling bin, was heavily defeated at a meeting of Warwick District Council on Wednesday evening. The Conservatives administration chose to treat it as a 'political' motion and attacked it vehemently, though mostly inaccurately.

Green bin

Our Surveys Show 'Major Problems' for Customers If Albion Street Post Office Closes

Mon 7th Jul 2008

Liberal Democrats have released the results of two surveys carried out in the Albion Street, Kenilworth area since the proposal to close the local post office was announced on the 24th June.

"We love" post office banner (photography: John Whitehouse)

Do Tories Really Believe Importance Of Climate Change?

Tue 1st Jul 2008

Nigel Rock, Lib Dem PPC and Stratford district councillor for Stockton, Napton & Shuckburgh, has seconded a Lib Dem motion to be debated by Stratford District Council at its next meeting on the 14th July. This is in response to press reports that the Conservative M.P. for Stratford no longer believes in the importance of climate change.

Climate Change globe

Nigel Rock Proposes Transport Interchange for Leamington

Tue 1st Jul 2008

The railway station at Leamington is next to the closed Ford Foundry, and the whole area is being looked at for development.

nigel rock ppc

Lib Dems Challenge Unfair Green Bin Charge

Tue 1st Jul 2008

Cllr. Ann Blacklock (Liberal Democrat, Kenilworth Abbey) has tabled the following motion to be debated at the Warwick District Council meeting on the 9th July:-

Councillor Ann Blacklock (photography: John Whitehouse)

Lib Dems Rally Support For Albion Street Post Office

Mon 30th Jun 2008

Liberal Democrat councillors in Kenilworth have taken rapid action to rally support for the Albion Street 'One Stop' post office, which is one of the 51 branches targeted for closure by the Post office across Birmingham, Coventry & Warwickshire. A survey of customers' reactions to the closure announcement has been carried out in the Albion Street branch and in neighbouring shops, and a house-to-house survey of the local area has been completed. A petition has been launched today.

Albion St. Post Office (photography: John Whitehouse)

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