Liberal Democrats in Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and Rossendale

Hi-tech bus information pilot launches in Blackburn

Thu 15th Jul 2010

Bus users in Blackburn can now receive up-to-the minute information on the whereabouts of their buses following the launch of a pilot project by Blackburn with Darwen Council and bus operator Transdev Lanashire United.

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Radical new plans for Council and NHS services

Sun 4th Jul 2010

Plans for a radical new way of delivering Council and NHS services have been announced in Blackburn with Darwen aimed at protecting frontline services and improving local health.

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TV stars to launch new 'Blackburn' film

Mon 28th Jun 2010

A grand showcase of the new film "Blackburn" is being launched with the help of some of TVs top entertainers.

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Blackburn with Darwen's school "nurture group" is ACE!

Fri 25th Jun 2010

A Blackburn-based nurture unit that provides specialist support for secondary key stage 3 pupils has become the first in the country to be awarded the prestigious 'Marjorie Boxall Quality Mark Award'.

Cllr Chris Thayne, Executive Member for Children's Services (photography: david.foster)

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Council helps you to cut your energy bills

Tue 8th Jun 2010

Do you want to cut your carbon footprint and save money at the same time?

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Nick Clegg's speech on radical political reform plans Mon, 07 Jun 2010

Tue 8th Jun 2010

In his first speech to Parliament as Deputy Prime Minister, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg today outlined his radical plans for political reform.

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Cable outlines how he will support Business

Fri 4th Jun 2010

In his first major speech as Secretary of State, Vince Cable has outlined how the Government will support business. The speech to business leaders, at the Cass Business School in London, developed the ideas which Prime Minister David Cameron set out in his speech on the economy recently.

Vincent Cable MP for Twickenham (photography: Liberal Democrats)

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Clegg more popular than Cameron

Thu 3rd Jun 2010

New PoliticsHome research reveals that the Liberal Democrat leader receives a higher approval rating from the public than David Cameron.

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Chris Huhne warns of £4bn black hole in nuclear power budget (from Guardian 1/6/2010)

Wed 2nd Jun 2010

Britain is facing a £4bn black hole in unavoidable nuclear decommissioning and waste costs, Chris Huhne, the energy and climate change secretary disclosed tonight.

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What's on at Darwen Library Theatre

Tue 1st Jun 2010

Darwen has a fine small theatre. Find out some of the events coming up, follow the links below:

Darwen Library Theatre (photography: david.foster)

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