http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Central Devon Liberal Democrats en-GB Central Devon Liberal Democrats http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Central Devon Liberal Democrats 2008-10-07T09:51+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000043/tories_share_responsibility_for_financial_crisis.html Liberal Democrat Baroness Ros Scott of Needham Market in Suffolk was the guest of Central Devon Liberal Democrats when they met at Tedburn St Mary Village Hall on Saturday, 4 th October. 2008-10-06T08:52+01:00 http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000042/more_pounds_for_petanque.html Local County and District Councillor Sally Morgan presented a cheque for £500 to Bovey Tracey Petanque Club who are in the process of building a 'piste' in Mill Marsh Park. The money will be used for seating for spectators. 2008-09-30T09:07+01:00 http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000041/help_for_history_group.html Devon County Councillor Sally Morgan presented a cheque for £300 to the Widecombe History Group recently. The money is to be used to explore the possibility of a permanent home for the History Group and it's artifacts, maps and resources that have been collected and donated over the years, with the hope of creating a visitors centre that will be open to the public. 2008-09-30T09:00+01:00 http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000040/farming_and_football.html Parliamentary candidate Cllr Sally Morgan attended a Reception for Exeter City Football Club at County Hall recently. 2008-08-06T11:55+01:00 http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000039/10_million_link_road_proposed.html Crediton Liberal Democrats are delighted with the progress that County Councillor Nick Way and the Liberal Democrat County Council administration have at last made with a proposal to bring long-awaited traffic relief to the town. 2008-08-04T21:29+01:00 http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000038/gas_prices_up__urgent_action_needed.html British Gas has today confirmed that it has increased gas prices by 35% and electricity prices by 9% with immediate effect. The increase will see average bills for people living in and around Devon rise to more than £1,250. Cllr Sally Morgan, the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Central Devon, has said that energy companies should be compelled to use the money from a £9 billion European windfall to help protect some of the most vulnerable people from the effects of fuel poverty. 2008-07-30T23:01+01:00 http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000037/sally_goes_back_to_school.html Cllr Sally Morgan, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Central Devon, joined local artist Bridget Arnold at St. Catherine's School in Heathfield to celebrate the installation of a mosaic that had been produced by the children of the school. 2008-07-30T12:04+01:00 http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000036/make_it_happen__here_in_central_devon.html Liberal Democrats in Central Devon have welcomed the launch of the Liberal Democrats' vision for Britain by Party Leader Nick Clegg MP. Called 'Make it Happen', the paper will be debated at the party's conference in Bournemouth in September. 2008-07-23T23:42+01:00 http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000035/central_devon_liberal_democrats_welcome_rural_housing_report.html Cllr Sally Morgan, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary spokesperson for Central Devon, has welcomed a new report setting out how more can be done to provide affordable homes and a vibrant economy in the English countryside. 2008-07-23T23:36+01:00 http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000034/tony_rogers_visits_moretonhampstead.html Surprise visitor at the Moretonhampstead Lib Dems' coffee morning today was Derbyshire councillor Tony Rogers. Tony was Parliamentary candidate here when Moreton formed part of the old Totnes constituency, when he took the Liberal vote up from 9,000 to over 24,000. He was pleased to greet many old friends, as well as wishing good luck to Sally Morgan, the new challenger for the Central Devon seat. 2008-07-19T21:40+01:00 http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000033/lib_dems_pledge_support_for_the_post_office_card_account.html Devon residents have been contacting local Liberal Democrats to register their concerns over the future of the Post Office Card Account (POCA). The current contract runs out in 2010 and the Government will soon choose a successor, prompting fears that the Post Office will not be awarded the new contract. 2008-07-17T11:49+01:00 http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000032/nhs_volunteers_hit_by_rising_fuel_costs.html The rising cost of fuel is hitting many people hard but one important 2008-07-14T12:33+01:00 http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000031/local_lib_dems_aim_to_save_lives.html 2008-07-14T12:32+01:00 http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000030/lib_dems_support_devon_local_government_changes.html Devon County Council's Lib Dem group have given 100% support for the boundary committees preferred recommendation for Devon. The single Devon bid, based on the present county council area with 28 Market Town and Exeter City boards. 2008-07-14T12:31+01:00 http://www.centraldevon-libdems.org.uk/news/000029/ashburton_and_buckfastleigh_hospital_minor_injuries_unit_reopens.html "The news that Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Hospital is to re-open the Minor 2008-07-14T12:23+01:00