Change is only worthwhile if it brings benefits to the residents of Shropshire.  The prime concerns are good services, value for money and being responsive to the Public.  Administrative changes are in themselves insignificant.
When Bill Jones, South Shropshire Director of Operations, first came to work in South Shropshire over twenty years ago, there were already plans to bid for a new Sports and Leisure Facility in Church Stretton. As he retires today he can look with real pleasure as work progresses to make this ambition a reality.
The Government are failing to meet their own targets to eradicate Fuel Poverty. Last week the Liberal Democrats took up the cause in a Private Members bill. Labour blocked its progress.
Alan Johnson's promise to make it easier for people to die at home has been criticised as an empty gimmick by local Liberal Democrats. "The essence of good care of the dying is a strong, local Primary Health Care team," said Dr Charles West.
Only 5 retailers in the West Mercia Police area were prosecuted for selling alcohol to children. The number of people being prosecuted for selling alcohol to children has dropped by 50% over the last year, while the numbers given a penalty notice have risen hugely, according to figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats.
The Liberal Democrats have launched their ambition to extend free school meals to all primary school children, funded by a new share buyback tax.
Liberal Democrats are calling for a bold share buyback tax that would incentivise productive business investment, support the transition to net-zero and help raise vital funds for our public services.
The Liberal Democrats have a five-year plan to give patients a legal right to a GP appointment within a week, or 24 hours if urgent.
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for our NHS, addressing the cost of living crisis, and ensuring everyone gets the support they need.
Time to elect fantastic Liberal Democrat MPs to champion their communities.
Families who remortgaged in 2023 are facing a mortgage bombshell of almost £9bn this year, with commuter belt areas in the Blue Wall hardest hit, new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
