Kenilworth and Southam Liberal Democrats

Local party for Kenilworth & Southam constituency

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20 Most Recent News Stories

A Bad Day for Warwickshire - Lib Dems deplore decision to close three Fire Stations

Tue 20th Jul 2010

Liberal Democrat councillors joined forces with Labour members of Warwickshire County Council today in a joint bid to stop the Conservative Cabinet's proposal to close three Warwickshire Fire Stations - Brinklow, Studley and Warwick. Their combined amendment debated at today's crucial County Council meeting would have maintained all nineteen current fire stations, while providing alternative ways of financing the other aspects of the improvement plan put forward by the Chief Fire Officer.

Warwickshire Fire Service badge

No Fire Station Closures - Lib Dems state their position ahead of Council debate

Mon 19th Jul 2010

"The Lib Dems are not going to support any version of the current plan to close Fire Stations in Warwickshire", said Liberal Democrat group leader Cllr Jerry Roodhouse ahead of Tuesday's crucial vote at the County Council on the Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service.

Warwickshire Fire Service badge

A guaranteed future for our Nursery Schools

Tue 4th May 2010

The Liberal Democrats are pressing the Conservatives running the County Council to bring an immediate end to the current uncertainty surrounding Warwickshire's nursery schools.

nigel rock & john whitehouse at nursery school (photography: John Whitehouse)

Honesty required about High Speed Rail

Sun 2nd May 2010

The Conservative candidate wants voters to believe that only a vote for him will defend this constituency against the proposed High Speed Rail route.

constituency split by hs2 route

Jeremy Wright's expenses as an MP

Sun 2nd May 2010

A resident of this constituency has written to the press and to the other candidates about Jeremy Wright's expenses whilst an MP. The story was reported by the Birmingham Post on Friday at http://www.birminghampost.net/dailybulletin/news2/2010/04/29/tory-candidate-jeremy-wright-under-pressure-to-repay-expenses-after-breaking-rules-65233-26346079/

Nigel ROCKS!

Sun 2nd May 2010

Here is a true story from the election campaign as we enter the final week:-

Nigel ROCKS

HRI Wellesbourne

Sat 1st May 2010

Tim Farron, Lib Dem Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the last parliament, has said:

nigel rock with tim farron

Royal Mail error affects election communications in new constituency

Fri 30th Apr 2010

Liberal Democrat organisers in the new parliamentary constituency of Kenilworth and Warwick have learned that a serious error by Royal Mail has meant that the wrong candidate leaflets have been distributed across parts of the constituency. And with only days to go the Royal Mail now has little time in which to correct their error, leaving the party fuming.

Royal Mail sign

Nigel Rock's technology credentials would be an asset to Parliament

Tue 27th Apr 2010

Nigel Rock has had an influential career in technology and business improvement. Recently two important international journals have featured items about Nigel - Professional Engineer, and Quality World.

nigel rock with vince cable and professional engineer magazine

Nigel Rock at Troop's Homecoming

Sat 24th Apr 2010

Nigel Rock attended the home coming of 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment of Fusiliers on Wednesday (21st April) as they paraded through the streets of Kenilworth. Watching from among the crowd he saw for himself the genuine warmth towards the soldiers returning after their tour of duty in Afghanistan.

nigel rock at homecoming parade

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate

Fri 16th Apr 2010

The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

Nick Clegg (Photo: Alex Folkes/Fishnik Photography)

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch

Wed 14th Apr 2010

Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics.

Liberal Democrat Manifesto for 2010 General Election

New Face for Liberal Democrats in Harbury Election

Tue 13th Apr 2010

First elected Stratford District Councillor for the Harbury ward in 2002 and re-elected in 2006, Andrew Patrick (Liberal Democrat) is stepping down in May.

Richard Tonge

Apply for a Postal Vote Now: Deadline 20th April

Mon 12th Apr 2010

With the General Election on 6th May, there is still time to arrange a postal vote. Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station on polling day - for any reason.

Postal vote envelopes (photography: Matt Raines)

Nigel Rock welcomes start of General Election race

Tue 6th Apr 2010

Responding to news that the General Election has at last been called, Nigel Rock, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Kenilworth and Southam, said

nigel rock ppc

High Speed Rail - Total journey time is what matters, says Nigel Rock

Mon 5th Apr 2010

Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Nigel Rock has supported a correspondent's view in the local press in favour of transport integration.

nigel rock speaking at public meeting (photography: John Whitehouse)

Full Backing for Kenilworth Nursery School

Mon 5th Apr 2010

Parents and governors of Kenilworth Nursery School are campaigning to keep their school open as a maintained (i.e. state-run) nursery school with its own head teacher.

nigel rock & john whitehouse at nursery school (photography: John Whitehouse)

High Speed Rail - Packed Public Meeting in Southam

Mon 5th Apr 2010

There is a mounting level of public interest and concern among local residents about the Government's proposals for a 'High Speed Rail' route to cut through the middle of Warwickshire.

hs2 public meeting in southam

Lib Dems launch manifesto for Stratford District Council elections

Thu 1st Apr 2010

The Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto for the Stratford District Council elections to be held on Thursday 6th May 2010.

child with lib dem poster

Access to vote at a polling station is a right for all

Thu 1st Apr 2010

Well before the election campaign gets underway, Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Nigel Rock has written to the election officers to make sure everyone gets the chance to vote at a polling station.

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