20 Most Recent News Stories

An Illuminating Project

Mon 22nd Dec 2008

Ageing streetlights have been replaced with cutting edge technology in Henry Street, Kenilworth. Warwickshire County Council has just completed a scheme to replace the lighting columns in Henry Street using the latest lighting technology.

Priority Investments for Britain - Nigel Rock

Tue 16th Dec 2008

Nigel Rock PPC has written to the Observer newspaper in response to an article by Andrew Rawnsley in last Sunday's newspaper:-

Lib Dems Force Crack Down on Illegal Immigration at M40 Warwick Services

Tue 16th Dec 2008

After a successful two-year campaign by Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Nigel Rock, authorities concerned with illegal immigration have improved the systems on the M40 in Warwickshire. Now suspected illegal immigrants are detained at once by UKBA, the United Kingdom Border Agency, and processed within the immigration system rather than being released within Warwickshire.

Steve Webb M.P. Visits South Warwickshire

Sun 14th Dec 2008

Steve Webb M.P., the Liberal Democrats' Shadow Secretary of State for for Climate Change & Energy, visited South Warwickshire recently to meet local Lib Dem prospective parliamentary candidates, councillors and activists, and to speak at the constituency dinner of our neighbours Stratford Liberal Democrats.

Stratford Tories Abdicating Responsibilities - Nigel Rock

Sun 14th Dec 2008

The debate about the Wellesbourne Leisure Centre, forced by Lib Dem councillors Nigel Rock (Stockton & Napton) and David Close (Wellesbourne) in the face of opposition from the ruling Conservatives on Stratford District Council, was considered by the full Council on Monday last.

Connect2 Kenilworth - A Year After The Big Lottery Win

Sat 13th Dec 2008

Councillor John Whitehouse (Liberal Democrat, Kenilworth Abbey), chair of the Steering Group of the Connect2 Kenilworth project, has published the first of what will be a regular monthly column in the Kenilworth Weekly News updating local residents on progress on this exciting project.

Threat to County Council Services and Jobs

Sat 13th Dec 2008

Conservative-run Warwickshire County Council needs to cut at least £15 million from its budget next year, and severe service cuts and job losses are likely.

Battle For Free-Range Eggs Won

Wed 10th Dec 2008

Nigel Rock Visits Westminster

Wed 10th Dec 2008

Nigel Rock, the PPC for Kenilworth and Southam recently took the opportunity to see for himself the select committee system of parliament in operation.

Kenilworth Residents Win Free Parking at Castle

Thu 27th Nov 2008

After a long campaign led by Liberal Democrat town councillor Pat Ryan and subsequently backed by other town councillors, English Heritage has now agreed that parking in the Brays car park at Kenilworth Castle will remain free for Kenilworth residents when charging begins from 1st April 2009.

Lib Dems breathe new life into Wellesbourne Leisure Centre project

Wed 26th Nov 2008

Wellesbourne's plans for a new Leisure Centre, controversially cancelled by Conservatives on Stratford District Council, were given a kiss of life this week when Liberal Democrat councillors forced a fresh debate on the issue. Now local Lib Dems are challenging the Conservatives to think again and restore the project, which has major support from Wellesbourne residents.

Funding Needed for Citizens Advice Bureau in Kenilworth

Sun 23rd Nov 2008

At this week's meeting of the Kenilworth Town Council, Liberal Democrat councillors Ann Blacklock and Pat Ryan proposed that the town council should provide some financial support to the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) to enable its vital work to continue in Kenilworth.

Lib Dems Force A Proper Debate On Warwick District Bus Scheme

Sun 16th Nov 2008

Sharp-eyed Liberal Democrat county councillors spotted recently that the Conservative Cabinet were trying to slip through a major decision on the future of the Warwick District 'SPARK' bus scheme without discussion. As a result, the subject was given an initial airing at an Environment Overview & Scrutiny meeting this week, and both Liberal and Labour committee members outvoted the Conservatives to send the matter back to the Cabinet with the recommendation that it should be debated fully by the Warwick Area Committee before Cabinet makes any final decisions.

New 'Van Ban' Policy Is Still Unfair and Discriminatory

Sun 16th Nov 2008

Liberal Democrat county councillor John Whitehouse (Kenilworth Abbey) has criticised as "still unfair and discriminatory" a proposed new policy at Warwickshire County Council's (WCC's) household waste recycling centres. The new policy will permit a minor relaxation of the current rules to allow drivers of twin cab 4x4 pick-up vehicles to use the centres in future, but only if it is a household's only vehicle.

Nigel Rock Challenges Case for Cemex Plant at Southam

Sun 16th Nov 2008

Liberal Democrat PPC Nigel Rock has challenged the case being made by Cemex to build a waste recycling facility at Southam. In a formal submission to Warwickshire County Council's Regulatory Committee, Nigel states as follows:-

A step closer to Kenilworth's dedicated walking and cycling network

Tue 4th Nov 2008

A scheme to make it easy for the people of Kenilworth to choose walking and cycling for everyday journeys came a step closer today as sustainable transport charity Sustrans and its Connect2 partners at Warwickshire Council signed the paperwork that will guide the development of the scheme for the coming months.

Lib Dems Win The Day In Incinerator Debate

Tue 21st Oct 2008

The Warwickshire Liberal Democrat Group were successful in winning the day with their amendments to the "Project Transform" recommendations in today's full Council debate on the future of residual waste disposal for Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull - see previous story.

The Incinerator Debate: Key Decisions Day for Warwickshire County Council

Tue 21st Oct 2008

Warwickshire County Council decides today whether it will proceed with a joint application for government Public Finance Initiative (PFI) credits with Coventry City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, based on a project to build a new 305,000 tonnes Energy from Waste (EfW) plant on a site adjacent to the existing Coventry incinerator.

Lib Dems Slam Post Office Decision To Close Albion Street, Kenilworth Branch

Wed 27th Aug 2008

County councillor John Whitehouse (Liberal Democrat, Kenilworth Abbey) has attacked the decision announced today by the Post Office to close its Albion Street Kenilworth branch. He said:

Kenilworth Green Exhibition

Wed 20th Aug 2008

KICC, the Kenilworth Initiative for Climate Change, is hosting a Green Exhibition at St. Francis Church Hall, Warwick Road, Kenilworth on 29th August 2008 between 1.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. Entry to the exhibition is free.