http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats en-GB Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats 2008-05-15T05:19+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000421/lib_dems_win_battle_for_schools_cash.html Jubilant Liberal Democrat councillors have welcomed the Government's announcement of a special £28 million grant for Milton Keynes' schools. 2008-05-14T13:06+01:00 http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000420/crime_down_across_milton_keynes.html Crime in Milton Keynes has fallen 13% in the last nine months compared to last year. 2008-04-18T18:53+01:00 http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000419/liberal_democratrun_milton_keynes_council_has_lowest_council_tax_around.html Recently published government figures show that residents of Liberal Democrat- run Milton Keynes pay lower council tax than most other places in the country. Over 87% of local authorities in England charge their residents more tax than Milton Keynes. 2008-04-18T18:47+01:00 http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000418/liberal_democrats_launch_local_manifesto.html The Liberal Democrats have just launched their manifesto for the 1 May local elections. Commenting on the manifesto, Liberal Democrat Leader, Isobel McCall, said: "Last year we made six key promises and we delivered on them all. The Liberal Democrats have made Milton Keynes a better place to live. This year, we are making five pledges: 2008-04-13T23:31+01:00 http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000417/lib_dems_listen_to_the_public.html Milton Keynes Council's Liberal Democrat cabinet has taken action to address the views expressed by local residents in the recent budget consultation. As a result, some changes have been made to the cabinet's final budget proposals. 2008-02-15T23:01+00:00 http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000416/milton_keynes_central_library_is_one_of_the_uks_best.html Milton Keynes central library issued nearly three-quarters of a million books, DVDs and CDs last year, making it the second best used library in the country. 2008-02-15T22:59+00:00 http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000415/new_look_for_the_milton_keynes_central_library.html A major facelift for Milton Keynes central library is underway that will make the building brighter and more accessible for everyone who uses it. 2008-02-15T22:56+00:00 http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000414/mk_childrens_trust_gets_goahead.html A new organisation tasked with bringing together key agencies that have responsibility for children's services is set to be established in the city from 1 April 2008. 2008-02-15T22:55+00:00 http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000413/social_services_rated_excellent.html Many of the city's most vulnerable people are receiving better support than ever. The Council has welcomed the latest report by the national Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) into its adult social services, which provide a vital lifeline for older people. 2008-02-15T22:53+00:00 http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000412/libdems_call_on_mps_to_explain_failure_to_oppose_poor_deal_for_milton_keynes.html "The low increase in the amount of money from central government to help pay towards Milton Keynes' costs will mean a tight year ahead for local services," said Sam Crooks, Liberal Democrat Cabinet member responsible for finance. "The rise barely takes into account inflation and the additional costs of many services the government requires councils to provide, especially services for older people. 2008-02-10T20:00+00:00 http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000411/liberal_democrats_listen_to_tenants__the_gardening_service_continues.html Following a review and extensive consultation on the free gardening service provided to older tenants, Councillor Irene Henderson, Liberal Democrat cabinet member for housing, has just announced that the service will continue for its customers. 2008-02-10T19:58+00:00 http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000410/residents_of_milton_keynes_face_wipe_out_of_winter_fuel_payment.html Liberal Democrats in Milton Keynes are calling on the Government to protect local pensioners from energy price rises. Recent increases in the cost of electricity and gas are set to wipe out pensioners' winter fuel payment. 2008-02-10T19:57+00:00 http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000409/campaign_for_more_midwives_succeeds.html Liberal Democrat campaigner Jill Hope is celebrating the success of the campaign she has been leading for an increase in the number of midwives at Milton Keynes hospital. Eighteen new midwives are being recruited immediately. 2008-02-10T19:56+00:00 http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000408/best_ever_a_level_results_boost_milton_keynes_schools_and_college.html The Government has today issued the official GCSE and Advanced Level results for all schools and colleges for students taking examinations last summer (2007). Individual school-by-school results can be found on the website of the Government's Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). 2008-02-10T19:53+00:00 http://www.mk-libdems.co.uk/news/000407/garden_waste_scheme_gets_vote_of_confidence.html A n overwhelming vote of confidence in the council's garden waste scheme was revealed in a survey of Milton Keynes residents this month. Of those surveyed, 98 per cent were full of praise for the scheme and the vast majority believed the service to be good value for money. Previously three-quarters of people would dispose of their garden waste by taking a car trip to the community recycling centre. 2008-02-10T19:50+00:00