Liberal Democrats get things done - not close them down

12.55.55pm GMT Fri 5th Feb 2010

The local Liberal Democrat year started with County Councillor (and Fylde LibDem Parliamentary Candidate) Bill Winlow challenging the ruling Conservative Group on Lancashire CC over plans to diminish the role of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee which would further diminish democratic accountability. As the 'big freeze' continued he praised the work of the gritting teams & the community spirit but was critical of some Council decisions on priorities such as not refilling gritting bins in villages. Bill also succeeded in getting a months delay on the decision to close the St. Annes waste recycling centre. Lib Dem County Councillor & Fylde Borough Councillor Howard Henshaw has also opposed this closure. The ongoing fight is being led by Liberal Democrat Fylde Borough Councillor Tony Ford. Howard has also been active on the County Council in opposing the Canatxx gas storage proposals. As Mayor of St Anne's Tony was delighted to take possession of the keys to an office for the Town Council & welcome the appointment of Dave Joy as Town Planner. Please go to individual sites at the left side of this page for much more information.