http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Henley Liberal Democrats en-GB Henley Liberal Democrats http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Henley Liberal Democrats 2008-07-04T14:46+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000139/timmy_mallet_comes_to_thame.html Timmy Mallett is known as a TV and entertainment personality, but he is just as versatile and colourful in his artistic endeavours. He loves painting, (mainly in acrylics), and will reach for his "Mallett's Palette" at the drop of a brush. 2008-07-02T01:01+01:00 http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000138/ecotowns_ride_roughshod_over_local_authorities__pik.html With the consultation on eco-towns closing today, the Liberal Democrats have condemned ministers for hijacking local planning processes. Of the 15 councils facing a possible eco-town in their area, 13 have come out as 'opposed' or with 'serious concerns' about the plans. 2008-06-30T08:00+01:00 http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000137/stephen_thanks_voters_after_conservatives_retain_henley.html Liberal Democrat candidate Stephen Kearney has given his heartfelt thanks to voters in Henley and all those who have helped his campaign. Conservative John Howell was elected with Stephen in second place. Labour slumped to a dismal 5th on just 3.1% of the vote. 2008-06-27T02:08+01:00 http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000135/paddy_comes_back_to_henley_to_support_kearney.html Former Party Leader Paddy Ashdown returned to support Stephen Kearney's campaign in Henley this morning. Paddy and Stephen Kearney went to the livestock market in the centre of Thame to speak to farmers about the issues concerning them. 2008-06-25T16:00+01:00 http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000133/kearney_and_clegg_in_thame_to_back_local_schools.html Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg rejoined Stephen Kearney in Henley today. Stephen and Nick visited Barley Hill Primary School in Thame for a briefing with the headteacher, then chatted and played with the children in the breakfast club. 2008-06-23T19:38+01:00 http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000132/kearney_ill_fight_for_south_oxfordshire_in_parliament.html Stephen Kearney has reinforced his positive vision for the area, committing to fighting on issues important to local residents in Parliament if elected as the new MP for Henley on Thursday. Stephen has pledged to back plans for more police, action on climate change, protecting doctors surgeries locally, scrapping the Council Tax and to vote to end the war in Iraq. 2008-06-23T19:08+01:00 http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000131/gurkhas_come_out_to_help_stephen_kearney_in_the_henley_byelection.html Many former Gurkha soldiers today travelled to Thame and Henley to help Stephen Kearney in his campaign to be Henley's next MP. Stephen has thrown his weight behind the campaign to ensure all retired Gurkhas who fought in the British army get the right to citizenship, as well as a fair deal on pensions. 2008-06-22T14:16+01:00 http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000127/police_station_campaign_attacked.html The campaign for extended opening hours at Henley Police Station has been attacked by local Conservatives. The attack comes in Conservative candidate John Howell's latest campaign leaflet. 2008-06-22T14:00+01:00 http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000129/no_to_id_cards_yes_to_more_police.html A survey of South Oxfordshire residents has shown that local people are opposed to Labour's ID card plans. Most people questioned believed that putting more police on patrol would be more effective in the battle against crime and anti-social behaviour. 2008-06-22T10:25+01:00 http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000128/school_funding__a_clarification.html Following discussion with a Governor at Mill Lane Community Primary School we are happy to clarify the specific area of funding we think is being 'squeezed'. A large part of each school's funding is based on a Government formula. Figures provided by Oxfordshire County Council show that Mill Lane School received a below inflation rise in this part of its funding. 2008-06-22T09:57+01:00 http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000130/stephen_answers_but_will_john.html Conservative John Howell is refusing to properly answer a series of questions about his links to property developers. In stark contrast Aston Rowant resident Liberal Democrat Stephen Kearney sent full answers back to the Conservatives in response to their questions to him. 2008-06-21T19:00+01:00 http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000126/phone_box_removed_from_thornhill_park_and_ride.html Local residents have told the Lib Dem team how concerned they are that the public telephone box has been removed from Thornhill Park and Ride during its recent renovations. 2008-06-21T17:45+01:00 http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000125/oxford_county_council_underfunding_local_youth_services.html Stephen Kearney has received huge support from local people with his calls for better youth services here in Sonning Common and Rotherfield Peppard. 2008-06-21T09:30+01:00 http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000121/local_schools_doing_a_fantastic_job_but_fair_funding_still_needed.html Chinnor's two primary schools are doing a fantastic job due to top-notch leadership and effective management. But schools in rural areas are still losing out because of a Government funding formula that does not take proper account of their needs. 2008-06-20T19:22+01:00 http://www.henleylibdems.org.uk/news/000120/stephen_kearney_calls_for_more_action_to_stop_the_floods.html Stephen Kearney and the Lib Dem team are calling for the County Council to do more to protect local houses from flooding. Many residents will remember Wheatley High Street and Crown Square flooding after the heavy rain earlier this month. Many houses in Crown Road were damaged, and even more local families were affected. 2008-06-20T19:20+01:00