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Welcome
You're probably already familiar with our community newsletter "Focus". This Website is an on-line version of "Focus". If you visit this site regularly you'll see that we keep the site updated with information about Southampton and your community.
As you know, Liberal Democrats Councillors and Focus Teams work all year 'round to improve your community. If there is any way we can be of help, please do get in touch!
If you share our passion for working for local people and believe in the Liberal Democrats aims, why not join us? By being a member you keep in touch with the Party throughout the year, join us at our regular social events, and get a vote in all Party Elections.
Lib Dems propose 'Square Deal' budget
Sun 3rd Feb 2008
Southampton City Council Liberal Democrat Leader, Cllr Adrian Vinson, says: "The Liberal Democrats offer a Square Deal Budget. No gimmicks. No election stunts. No cons. Just a straight, value-for- money, package protecting core services which benefit everyone, young as well as older, but especially the least-well-off and most vulnerable."
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Read "Lib Dems propose 'Square Deal' budget" in full (332 words).
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The Tory Honeymoon is over
Wed 29th Aug 2007
In Southampton, as nationally, the Tory bubble has burst. This is after they had a decidedly shaky start in May, with their Leader so unprepared that he was unable to announce his Cabinet at the Annual Council.
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Read "The Tory Honeymoon is over" in full (337 words).
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Caring for Mansbridge
Wed 22nd Aug 2007
Since the transit site issue I have been accused of not caring about the people of Mansbridge. Let me tell you a little about me and my work as a councillor and then you can judge.
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Read "Caring for Mansbridge" in full (368 words).
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Swaythling Councillors stand firm in supporting the people
Tue 21st Aug 2007
"As ward councillors for Swaythling we are both proud of the work we have done for the people of Swaythling over many years. We have both been very involved in local residents groups, worked to get improved facilities such as the Mansbridge play ground, helped residents with problems like helping the local elderly to settle in new accommodation when work was being done on their homes," commented Dave Beckett and Ann Milton their work in the community.
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Read "Swaythling Councillors stand firm in supporting the people" in full (230 words).
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City on Hold
Tue 31st Jul 2007
Liberal Democrat Leader Councillor Adrian Vinson has expressed fears about the City being kept on hold until the new Conservative Administration get to grips with what is going on in the city and the Council.
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Read "City on Hold" in full (269 words).
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"Great" move new Tory Cabinet!
Wed 4th Jul 2007
"At a stroke you have snubbed our two universities, our colleges, and our major employers, not to mention the schools themselves. By appointing an out-of-town 'we are friends with important people in London' organisation to run our two new secondary schools the Tories have said they trust these people more than their fellow citizens and partner organisations in the city," commented Bassett Councillor Liz Mizon on the school decision.
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Read ""Great" move new Tory Cabinet! " in full (123 words).
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| Southampton Itchen General Election Result |
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Turnout: 43225 (56%)
48.3%
Labour: 20871 (−6.2%)
26.8%
Conservative: 11569 (−0.6%)
21.2%
Liberal Democrat: 9162 (+6.2%)
View the results in detail.
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| Quotes of the Week |
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"The Tories' main challenger in the June 26 Henley by-election will be the Liberal Democrats. Labour is expected to do so badly it will lose its deposit. "
Evening Standard
www.thisislondon.co.uk - 5 June
"We're going to be running a strong campaign to win here in Henley, and I'm going to be back as often as I can and urge members from across the country to join me. "
Lord Rennard
www.henleylibdems.org.uk - 26 May
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| Southampton Test General Election Result |
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Turnout: 41783 (54%)
42.7%
Labour: 17845 (−9.8%)
25.9%
Conservative: 10827 (+0.4%)
24.8%
Liberal Democrat: 10368 (+6.7%)
View the results in detail.
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