Torridge and West Devon Liberal Democrats

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Adam Symons

Parliamentary Spokesman

The local man selected to fight to be the Torridge and West Devon Liberal Democrats candidate for MP in the general election has now been appointed as the Parliamentary Spokesman. Son of a local farmer, Adam Symons took up the post pledging to fight for a better lot for an area he maintains has been neglected by successive governments and to ensure that the voice of Liberal Democracy is heard across the constituency.

Latest News

Quarter of a Million Pounds in New Money

Bideford schools Benefit as Lib Dems Pupil Premium kicks in

Friday 14 October 2011

Bideford schools can expect a significant increase in expected funding this year as the Lib Dem’s Pupil Premium policy kicks in to support children from disadvantaged backgrounds.   more on this . . .

More Than Expected Pupil Premium

Devon Children Will Benefit

Thursday 13 October 2011

Liberal Democrat Children and Families Minister, Sarah Teather has announced the extra money each school will receive through the Pupil Premium this year will be more than originally expected.  more on this . . .

Liberal Democrats Achievements

Our Success in the Coalition

Thursday 23 September 2011

And if we had won the election?

“The Liberal Democrat Conference in Birmingham was serious and impressive” John Farand Rogers, Chairman of the Torridge & West Devon Liberal Democrats told a meeting in Meavy.  more on this . . .  

Government’s back down on weekly bin collections welcomed.

Communities Should be Free to Determine Local Services

Friday 17 June 2011

The Government’s back down on forcing Councils to collect rubbish bags weekly has been welcomed by Torridge District Councillor Adam Symons.  more on this . . .  

Councillor Elected as Holsworthy Advisory Chair

Helping to Protect Local Services

Thursday 16 June 2011

Torridge District Councillor Adam Symons has been elected as Chair off Holsworthy Area Advisory Group at its meeting this week.  more on this . . .  

Lib Dems welcome action on 20mph schemes

Government Measures to Reduce Bureaucracy

14 June 2100

West Devon Lib Dems have welcomed the recent announcement by the Coalition Government of measures to reduce the bureaucracy for councils wanting to implement 20mph schemes.   more on this . . .  

Lib Dems Gain a Seat

Breaking the National Trend

Friday 6 May 2011

Liberal Democrats have gained an extra seat on Torridge District Council.  See list

Stop the Tory Tip Tax  

Local Residents are Furious About the New Charge

Friday 15 April 2011

Local residents across the county are furious about the new charge for DIY waste imposed by Devon Conservatives.   more on this . . .  

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