A ten year deal struck by the Government between Royal Mail and the Post Office will mean the post-masters and misresses can plan for the future with confidence. The last Labour government shut down over 7000 Post Offices, and the new Lib Dem government has made it a key priority to protect the network. The [...]
As leader of Calderdale Council Janet Battye held an urgent summit meeting to bring people together and tackle the problem of youth unemployment in Calderdale. Nearly 200 people under 25 are out of work in Hebden Bridge and Todmorden. Under Janet’s leadership Calderdale has led the fight to protect jobs in our area. Working with local businesses [...]
Local Lib Dem councillors are working with the Steering Committee at Halifax High School to try to obtain funding for a new Community Building at the Commander’s House on the school site. This building would be available to all local people for a variety of purposes, including skills and vocational training. Lib Dem Cllr Ashley [...]
After confirmation of a further £48000 of funding, work has now commenced on Phase Two of the new Pellon Rec recreation area, and it needs a new name to reflect its brand new appearance and community value! Can you think of a name that will take pride of place at the grand Spring opening? If [...]
Rebecca Taylor, 36, who was born and brought up in Todmorden has become the new Lib Dem MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber, following the resignation of Diana Wallis as MEP. Rebecca is the daughter of former Todmorden Mayors, Dr Michael Taylor and Dr Elisabeth Wilson. She went to Robinwood and Todmorden High schools [...]
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