Scott Collins Parliamentary Candidate for South Northamptonshire

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 Scott Collins with Nick Clegg

10 Most Recent News Stories

Council Proposed Move Angers Local Residents at Open Meeting

Tue 16th Feb 2010

A meeting held last night (15th February 2010) saw Towcester Town Hall left with standing room only and even residents stood in the entrance porch trying to listen to South Northants Councils presentation regarding the regeneration of Moat Lane in Towcester.

Read "Council Proposed Move Angers Local Residents at Open Meeting" in full.

Recycling Centre Shops to Close Under New County Deal

Tue 16th Feb 2010

Under a new deal being agreed between Northamptonshire County Council and Enterprise Managed Services (EMS) for the management of the County Council owned recycling centres will see the on site recycle, re-use and repair type shop disappear.

Read "Recycling Centre Shops to Close Under New County Deal" in full.

Local Bus Services may be reduced in County Council cuts.

Tue 16th Feb 2010

Proposals to go to consultation to reduce County Council subsided bus services throughout Northamptonshire have been approved by NCC's Cabinet. (See complete list attached)

Read "Local Bus Services may be reduced in County Council cuts." in full.

'No' to Imposed Growth petition handed in to Gordon Brown

Mon 15th Feb 2010

Local Liberal Democrats have handed in a 1,000 strong petition to Gordon Brown against plans for 40,000 houses to be built around the Northampton.

 The 3 local candidates handing in the petition to 10 Downing Street (photography: Scott Collins)

Read "'No' to Imposed Growth petition handed in to Gordon Brown" in full.

Local 'Outrage' at Council relocation plan

Sun 7th Feb 2010

Plans by South Northants Council to move their offices from Springfield in Towcester to the heart of a prestigious redevelopment has sparked outrage amongst local people and Councillors.

 Scott in front of the Bury Mount in Towcester (photography: Scott Collins)

Read "Local 'Outrage' at Council relocation plan" in full.

Over 2000 pensioners miss out on Winter fuel payment

Tue 12th Jan 2010

Liberal Democrat analysis of new Government figures show that at over 2000 pensioners across Daventry and South Northants will miss out on cold weather payments this winter.

 Lit gas hob on cooker. (photography: Matt Raines)

Read "Over 2000 pensioners miss out on Winter fuel payment" in full.

Scott Collins puts fairness at the heart of the Liberal Democrat campaign

Mon 11th Jan 2010

The Liberal Democrats have announced they will fight the General Election on four key principles, designed to make Britain a fairer place.

 Meeting Nick Clegg in Northampton

Read "Scott Collins puts fairness at the heart of the Liberal Democrat campaign" in full.

Liberal Democrats launch 'Clean Campaign Pledge'

Fri 8th Jan 2010

With the General Election due within 6 months Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidates in Northamptonshire have launched a 'Clean Campaign Pledge' and challenged their opponents to sign up in a bid to set clear standards for the coming election.

 Scott Collins calling on all candidates to sign up to the Clean Campaign Pledge (photography: Scott Collins)

Read "Liberal Democrats launch 'Clean Campaign Pledge'" in full.

Labour and Conservatives are failing British farmers and food producers

Wed 6th Jan 2010

Following both Labour and Tory policy announcements on the future of food production and pricing it has become apparent that neither party really has the answer for British Farmers.

 Tim Farron MP and Scott Collins calling for Fair Trade for British Farmers

Read "Labour and Conservatives are failing British farmers and food producers" in full.

Lib Dem Northampton Borough Council out of government monitoring

Mon 21st Dec 2009

After five years of inspections, Northampton Borough Council is out of government monitoring.

Read "Lib Dem Northampton Borough Council out of government monitoring" in full.

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