Oswestry Liberal Democrats

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has closed the Liberal Democrat Spring Conference in Brighton by calling on members to spread the message of the Party's commitment in Government to deliver a stronger economy and a fairer society.

In his keynote Leader's speech, Nick paid tribute to the work of the Party in winning the Eastleigh by-election, beating the Conservatives into third place and squeezing Labour while campaigning on the Lib Dem record of delivering in Government.

William Powell, Welsh Liberal Democrat Opposition Spokesperson for Rural Affairs, today called for a huge improvement in the provision of banking services in rural areas.

This followed a special debate in the National assembly which he initiated yesterday, wherein he highlighted the number of bank closures in rural communities and called for a greater role for credit unions and the establishment of a network of new community banks.

Montgomeryshire Constituency Chairman Rob Harper said-

"This is absolutely superb news for the Liberal Democrats, It just goes to show that continual hardworking on local issues that affect local people pays dividends. I would like to congratulate Michael on his fantastic result!! And I look forward to our forthcoming elections in 2015!"

West Midlands MEP Dr Phil Bennion has highlighted a vote by the European Parliament on noise limits for cars which recognises the needs of premium car-makers in the region such as Aston Martin, JLR and Morgan.

MEPs backed a Liberal group proposal for mandatory introduction of 'acoustic vehicle alerting systems' (AVAS) in ultra-quiet vehicles such as electric and hybrid cars, to protect vulnerable road users.

The campaign by Lib Dem councillors and residents to stop a planning application to remove 7 miles of hedgerow in the Chirbury area of West Shropshire is getting ever-growing support,

The issue featured on tonights BBC Midlands Today and is attracting national newspaper attention and objections from academics at Cambridge University.

The last twelve months have been lit up by moments that will stay with us forever. When Mo Farah approached the final stretch of the 10,000m final, who wasn't up on their feet, screaming at the TV?

When Nicola Adams beamed at the crowd after winning the first ever women's Olympic boxing, who didn't smile back? I was lucky enough to be there, and that's one I'll never forget.

OUR WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS TO:-

Cllr Gemma Jane Bowker and her Husband Dominic Bowker; on the birth of their first baby boy.

Peregrine Theodore Bowker 7lbs.

Mother and baby are doing well!!