http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Totnes Liberal Democrats en-GB Totnes Liberal Democrats http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Totnes Liberal Democrats 2008-07-23T18:55+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000175/tyrone_harewood_elected_unopposed_to_totnes_town_council.html The Totnes Liberal Democrats would like to congratulate Tyrone Harewood on his unopposed election to the Totnes Town Council. While most Town Councils are not openly political, many members of Totnes Town Council run for election as representatives of political parties. 2008-01-14T12:58+00:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000174/totnes_liberal_democrat_constituency_dinner.html The first Saturday of November saw the Royal Seven Stars filled with Liberal Democrats as Lembit Opik came to Totnes to speak at our annual constituency dinner. With a menu of gorgeous food, plenty of enjoyable conversation and (of course) a raffle at the end, the only thing needed to complete the night was an entertaining and inspirational speech - which Lembit ably provided. 2007-12-14T15:26+00:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000173/election_news.html With local elections on May 3rd, Totnes Liberal Democrats have added a number of resources to this website to make news and information about the election more accessible. 2007-04-17T11:14+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000172/julian_brazil_speaks_at_save_dartington_college_day.html Julian Brazil spoke today at the Save Dartington College Day at Totnes Civic Hall. Addressing a large and enthusiastic crowd, he spoke of the progress that had been made already, with the Trust changing its position from refusing to consider the possibility that Dartington College could stay to saying that maybe it could stay. He also spoke of the possibility of the council underwriting the £20 million the Trust say is needed for the college to stay. He stated that he felt underwriting the costs was a risk worth taking, something everyone present seemed to agree with. He assured those present he would be trying to persuade his colleagues on the council to offer to underwrite the costs, and asked that everyone write to Devon County Council to show how much keeping the college in Totnes means to them. He ended by thanking Frank Denyer and Richard Gonski for their hard work. 2007-01-28T17:06+00:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000171/first_great_western_not_fit_for_purpose.html Cornish Liberal Democrat MPs participated today (24th January) in a debate on the First Great Western's dire performance. During the debate it became clear that problems exist in every area of its franchise and with every aspect of its service. All the MPs indicated that they had received huge numbers of complaints from the travelling public, covering the inadequate and perverse timetable, the collapse in reliability and productivity, enormous fare increases and the declining standard of rolling stock. This culminated in the recent action to withdraw carriages from Cornwall to address chaos in Bristol leaving Cornish travellers with only a bus service. 2007-01-25T21:52+00:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000170/right_to_protest_should_be_a_basic_liberty__baroness_miller.html On Friday, Liberal Democrat Peers will protest outside the House of Lords against the restrictions placed on demonstrations within a kilometre of Parliament. 2007-01-25T13:59+00:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000169/give_devon_and_cornwall_police_force_the_support_it_deserves.html Marking the start of their "We Can Cut Crime" campaign, Devon and Cornwall's Liberal Democrat MPs have tabled a Parliamentary motion, criticising the Government for its lack of support given to the region's police force. 2007-01-23T16:24+00:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000168/we_can_cut_crime_campaign_launched.html The Liberal Democrats have launched the 'We Can Cut Crime' campaign, unveiling five steps to a safer Totnes and Britain. The launch marks the start of a national campaign that will see cutting crime as the centrepiece of the Liberal Democrat run-up to the local elections in May. 2007-01-23T16:19+00:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000165/poll_shows_lib_dems_can_win_in_totnes.html A new opinion poll has shown that Liberal Democrat candidate, Mike Treleaven can win in Totnes 2005-04-24T19:10+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000164/lord_dholakia_out_on_the_campaign_trail_in_totnes.html Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords, Lord Dholakia, joined Totnes Parliamentary Candidate, Mike Treleaven for visits to Kingsbridge Community College and the Totnes Police yesterday. 2005-04-20T09:54+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000163/reduction_in_kingswear_policing_highlights_inefficiency_and_shortages_treleaven.html Mike Treleaven, Totnes Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate last night attended the Kingswear Parish Council meeting called to discuss the loss of their Neighbourhood Beat Manager. Chief Inspector Steer, the local police commander responsible for implementing the change told the packed meeting that in future the Dartmouth Neighbourhood Beat Manager would also cover Kingswear, a decision that has caused much anger amongst local residents. 2005-04-20T09:50+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000162/mike_treleaven_chosen_as_the_official_candidate_for_the_totnes_liberal_democrats.html At Mike's adoption meeting Adrian Sanders said: "We Liberal Democrats prize freedom of the individual, underpinned by a safety net for the vulnerable in our society. We are defenders of public services, free at the point of use. We are internationalist in outlook - pro UN, pro-commonwealth and pro engagement with Europe. Our Liberal Background makes us wary of an over-mighty state and dedicated to civil liberties. We are enthusiasts for the green agenda and see ourselves as custodians, not exploiters, of the planet. 2005-04-15T00:00+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000160/confidence_and_enthusiasm_abounds_as_totnes_lib_dems_start_the_election_campaign_in_earnest__treleaven.html As the General Election campaign starts in earnest Totnes Lib Dem Candidate, Mike Treleaven, is full of confidence as the Liberal Democrats set about fighting a campaign based on real solutions to real problems. 2005-04-07T18:07+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000159/mike_treleaven_joins_charles_kennedy_to_launch_liberal_democrat_education_manifesto.html Charles Kennedy today launched the Liberal Democrat Education mini-manifesto at a press conference in Exeter accompanied by Totnes Liberal Democrat candidate Mike Treleaven. 2005-04-07T18:01+01:00 http://www.totneslibdems.org.uk/news/000161/confidence_and_enthusiasm_abounds_as_totnes_lib_dems_start_the_election_campaign_in_earnest__treleaven.html As the General Election campaign starts in earnest Totnes Lib Dem Candidate, Mike Treleaven, is full of confidence as the Liberal Democrats set about fighting a campaign based on real solutions to real problems. 2005-04-06T00:00+01:00