http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Brecon and Radnorshire Liberal Democrats en-GB Brecon and Radnorshire Liberal Democrats http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Brecon and Radnorshire Liberal Democrats 2008-07-04T01:37+01:00 United Kingdom http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000053/save_powys_phoneboxes_petition.html Following BT's announced axing of payphones across Powys Kirsty Williams has launched an online petition to 'Save our phone boxes'. 2008-07-01T19:30+01:00 http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000052/roger_williams_mp_launches_campaign_for_rural_fuel_rebate.html Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Wales, Roger Williams MP, has today called on the Government to obtain a derogation from the EU so that they can introduce a fuel rebate for those living in rural areas, as new Welsh Liberal Democrat research shows that parts of Wales are paying more for their petrol. 2008-06-20T16:00+01:00 http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000051/llanfaes_20s_plenty_campaign_makes_progress.html Powys County Council has revealed that whilst they will not put a compulsory 20mph zone in place in Llanfaes, Brecon they will implement an advisory 20mph speed limit. 2008-06-17T11:10+01:00 http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000050/mid_wales_to_loose_all_tax_offices.html HMRC has announced proposals to vacate its Brecon offices by 2011 as part of its nationwide review of its office network. Under the review they are looking to reduce their staff by 25% and their accommodation by a third. 2008-06-16T11:00+01:00 http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000049/tory_hypocrisy_on_small_schools.html Minister Confirms Closure of Howey School in Powys 2008-06-13T10:00+01:00 http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000048/post_offices__mp__am_urge_constituents_use_them_or_lose_them.html Reprieve for Tremont and Pendre Welcomed - Closures Deeply Regrettable Say Lib. Dems. 2008-06-10T09:34+01:00 http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000047/cllr_fitzpatrick_stands_up_for_national_park_residents.html Cllr Fitzpatrick stands up for National Park Residents 2008-05-27T12:00+01:00 http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000046/liberal_democrats_disappointed_at_failure_of_tories_to_back_democracy_for_brecon_beacon_national_park.html Local Liberal Democrat politicians have strongly criticized the failure of the newly formed Conservative Group on Powys County Council to back the council's Welsh Liberal Democrat Group proposal to change the way the council's members are selected to serve on the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. 2008-05-15T14:22+01:00 http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000045/decline_in_public_toilets_is_quality_of_life_issue.html Welsh Liberal Democrats today called for improved provisions for public toilets after figures reveal a dramatic fall in the number over the last ten years. 2008-05-07T14:00+01:00 http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000043/transport_strategy__green_veneer_but_no_substance.html The Deputy First Minister today announced a Welsh Transport Strategy with a green veneer but no real change in policy delivery. Despite a recognition of an over-dependency on car travel, a need to reduce CO2 emissions from transport and a need to change travel behaviour the announcement did not offer any real or positive action to tackle these problems; with road building remaining at the heart of the Government's plans. 2008-05-06T16:00+01:00 http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000042/county_council_gains_across_brecon_and_radnorshire.html Welsh Liberal Democrats have had success in Local Council Elections; moving up from 12 to 13 seats in Brecon & Radnorshire. Five of the Six new Welsh Liberal Democrat Candidates were successful in winning their seats and become councillors for the first time. 2008-05-03T15:00+01:00 http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000040/governments_embarrassing_back_down_over_foundation_phase.html In a written statement the Minister for Education has made a huge u-turn in admitting that additional funding will be required to implement the Foundation Phase. 2008-04-30T15:00+01:00 http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000044/supermarket_dominance_has_led_to_big_reduction_in_food_production__williams.html Commenting on the Competition Commission report on supermarkets published today, Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs Spokesperson, Roger Williams said: 2008-04-30T13:30+01:00 http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000041/am_calls_for_democracy_in_national_parks.html Kirsty Williams AM for Brecon & Radnorshire will this week hold an Assembly debate on National Parks: Delivering on their duty and their democratic deficit. 2008-04-28T15:00+01:00 http://brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk/news/000032/liberal_democrats_field_record_number_of_candidates_in_powys_as_campaign_starts.html 26 Strong Team - Biggest Ever 2008-04-10T17:59+01:00