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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Parents of ADHD children to be offered training
Parents of children in Scotland who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could soon be offered special parenting classes. The NHS in Scotland has issued recent guidelines for treating the condition which includes a recommendation that parents receive "behavioural training". Doctors have said the guidance should not be viewed as an attempt to blame parents for their child's behaviour. An estimated 5% of school age children in the UK are thought to have ADHD.
24 Sep 2010
"Lessons on ADHD are needed" by Parents
Parents need lessons in how to cope with their children's unruly behaviour, new guidelines on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) say. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) says drugs such as Ritalin should be avoided - and must not be given to the under-fives.
24 Sep 2010
Plymouth Liberal Democrats - An Evening with Party President Ros Scott
In conjunction with the Devon & Cornwall and Western Counties Regional Conference, Plymouth Liberal Democrats would like to invite you to View 2, located on Plymouth's Historical Barbican on Friday 19th November 2010 from 8.00pm - midnight. Our special guest for the evening will be Baroness Ros Scott - President of the Liberal Democrats.
24 Sep 2010
Shepway Community Chest Grants 2010/11
The Shepway Community Chest helps local groups to run projects with lasting benefits. It is open to not-for-profit groups including registered charities, community sports clubs and other similarly constituted groups based in and working for Shepway residents.
24 Sep 2010
Sources of funding and funding advice for local community groups
There are a range of potential funding options for local organisations and groups seeking grants and support for their work in Shepway and beyond. Shepway District Council have put together a list of some of those funding sources, in addition to its own Shepway Community chest scheme, grants from Kent County Councillors and grants from some Town and Parish Councils such as Folkestone Town Council and Sandgate Parish Council.
24 Sep 2010
Government announces plans for new transport fund
Plans for a new Local Sustainable Transport Fund have been announced by Lib Dem Local Transport minister Norman Baker. It will challenge local transport authorities outside London to develop packages of measures that support economic growth and reduce carbon in their communities as well as delivering cleaner environments, improved safety and increased levels of physical activity.
24 Sep 2010