Monthly Archives: August 2014

How Liverpool Should respond to the Rotherham Report

Posted on August 29, 2014 by richardkemp

Today I have written to the Mayor of Liverpool suggesting that he needs to respond to what is coming out of Rotherham and the implications that it might have for Liverpool. I understand that following my letter Mayor Anderson has made … Continue reading →

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We must end the farce of Police & Crime Commissioners

Posted on August 27, 2014 by richardkemp

Last week a by-election was held to fill a vacancy for the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner caused by the death of the holder of the post Bob Jones. In total just 10.3% of the electorate turned out to … Continue reading →

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THE FIGHT FOR SEFTON PARK MEADOWS CONTINUES

Posted on August 26, 2014 by richardkemp

  The Liberal Democrat Press Release Issued Today. If Redrow think they are going to have an easy ride then they should think again!! As the City Council announces a preferred developer for the Meadows at Park Avenue, Councillor Richard … Continue reading →

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The Real Independence debate is for the English Regions

Posted on August 26, 2014 by richardkemp

I watched the Independence debate for Scotland last night. It was basically what I had expected. Passion from Salmond – facts from Darling. How the Scottish electorate vote is not a matter of great concern for us in the rest … Continue reading →

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Setting New Goals for Local Government

Posted on August 22, 2014 by richardkemp

Over the past few days I have received a number of requests to table a motion to the next meeting of the City Council about how money would be available to councils if we clamped down on tax dodging by … Continue reading →

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Liverpool library proposals short sighted and ill thought out

Posted on August 15, 2014 by richardkemp

  What is a library for these days? Well to be honest with you I am not sure. I am even less certain what it should be used for in 10 years time given the tremendous advance in e-media and … Continue reading →

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You don’t have to wait for Christmas!!

Posted on August 9, 2014 by richardkemp

Pictured above is Ghulam Qadir who has a recycling business in Pakistan I have to admit that I am not an easy person to buy things for at Christmas and birthdays. I am lucky that I can afford to buy … Continue reading →

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Families need family holidays!

Posted on August 8, 2014 by richardkemp

  I listened with horror to today’s reports that more than 60,000 parents have been fined for taking their children out of school without permission. I am a great believer in schools and a great believer that children should attend … Continue reading →

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In Praise of….Council staff

Posted on August 6, 2014 by richardkemp

Last night for the eighth year in a row I had to take to the airwaves to defend council staff against the amateur and incompetent attacks of the Taxpayers Alliance. Every year they do a survey about how many staff … Continue reading →

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Lest we forget

Posted on August 4, 2014 by richardkemp

Today is a day of vigils for me and I suspect many other people. In the evening I will attend a vigil in Woolton and then at 10p.m. will join constituents at a vigil in St Barnabas Church, Penny Lane. … Continue reading →

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