West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Liberal Democrats
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RUMBLES CALLS FOR BERVIE BRAE TALKS WITH GOVTWest Aberdeenshire & Kincardine MSP Mike Rumbles today asked Finance Secretary John Swinney for an urgent meeting to discuss funding to stabilise Stonehaven's Bervie Braes. 60 homeowners have been told to prepare to evacuate as a result of increased groundwater levels and the increased risk of landslip. Mr Rumbles first wrote to the Scottish Government to ask for funding to stabilise the Braes in August 2007. He has written again today to Cabinet Secretary for Finance John Swinney, asking him for an urgent meeting to bring forward the necessary funding. Commenting Mike Rumbles said: "We are at crisis point at the Bervie Braes. We cannot have a situation where 60 homes are forced to be on constant evacuation alert. "I first made the Scottish Government aware of this situation nearly three years ago. We only have to look at Pennan to see the disastrous consequences that can arise if work is not taken to stabilise areas prone to landslip. "I have written today to John Swinney to ask for an urgent meeting with myself and representatives of Aberdeenshire Council to discuss this issue. We cannot afford to wait any longer." An opportunity to meet Simon Hughes MPYou have an opportunity to meet one of our leading party spokesmen, Simon Hughes MP. Put the date in your diaries! Friday 12th February 7.30pm Traditional Games & Dessert Night- Skateraw Hall, Newtonhill. This will be an informal get together where you can socialise and meet with Simon. We hope you will come and join us in a selection of traditional games such as dominoes and cards, enjoy a lovely dessert. Tickets are now on sale for £5. The link below will show you where Skateraw Hall is. It is in Bettridge Road, which runs parallel to Skateraw Road, and is a bit to the west of the "A" in the bubble. It looks like a fisher cottage from the outside, because basically that was it could have been! For more information: events@waklibdems.org.uk We look forward to seeing you there. Our Next Quiz NightWhy come to our popular Quiz night? It's the challenge of the grey matter! The Quiz will be on Friday 12th March from 7.30pm till 10.30pm at Crathes Village Hall. Tickets will be £10 per person including Isobel's traditional homemade stovies plus oatcakes and beetroot. Let us know if you wish to come along and also whether you have special dietary requirements. Let us know by sending a message to: events@waklibdems.or.uk RUMBLES RE-SELECTED BY LOCAL LIB DEMSWest Aberdeenshire & Kincardine Liberal Democrats have re-selected Mike Rumbles as their candidate for Scottish Parliament elections. Mr Rumbles, who has served as MSP for the constituency since 1999, was selected by local members for the fourth consecutive time at the constituency party's SGM in Banchory on Friday 21 November. Commenting Mr Rumbles said: "I am very honoured that local members have selected me once again to be their candidate. It has been a real privilege to serve the people of West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine since 1999 and I am grateful to the local Liberal Democrat members for giving me the opportunity to stand as their candidate in the next elections to the Scottish Parliament." Note: This selection is for the existing constituency of West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. A review of Scottish Parliament constituencies is currently being undertaken by the Boundary Commission for Scotland so the situation may well change in the future. Local MPs Sir Robert Smith and Malcolm Bruce are inviting local radio stations to take part in a consultation over the future of local radio.The MPs are responding to the Digital Economy Bill, which is due to be examined by the House of Commons shortly. The bill aims to provide "arrangements to help ensure that radio stations and infrastructure are prepared for the digital switchover". Lord Carter, author of the "Digital Britain" report has set a target date of 2015 for the switchover. Minister Faces Grilling on Laurencekirk JunctionWest Aberdeenshire & Kincardine MSP Mike Rumbles has welcomed the news that Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson is to be summoned before the Scottish Parliament's Public Petitions Committee on Tuesday 2nd March. The Minister has been called to respond to Jill Campbell's petition calling for a flyover to be built on the A90 at Laurencekirk. [To continue with this story click here] FOCUS: Stonehaven and Lower Deeside
Local Liberal Democrats have called on the Scottish Government to establish an independent public local inquiry into the recent flooding in Stonehaven. Click the photograph for more focus on Stonehaven and Lower Deeside. FOCUS: North Kincardine
The North-east is grinding to a halt under an SNP Government Both Cllr Ian Mollison and Cllr Paul Melling along with Mike Rumbles MSP are annoyed that SNP Ministers have left the Aberdeen Crossrail scheme gathering dust and delayed making a decision about the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. Cllr Melling said "The schemes are vital for the Northeast, and vital for the Newtonhill and Portlethen area. Meanwhile we are forced to use the A90 which grinds to a halt whenever there's a minor bump. A campaign for a safe route for cyclists and walkers between Newtonhill and Portlethen is making progress. [Click for more Focus on North Kincardine - Updated February 2010] FOCUS: Banchory and Mid Deeside
Junction Safety Fears Addressed Following concerns raised by Cllr Karen Clark, she has welcomed Aberdeenshire Council's actions to improve road safety at the junction where the A980 and B977 meet at the entrance to the Raemoir House Hotel. [Click for more Focus on Banchory and Mid Deeside] Scottish Spring Conference 2010The Liberal Democrats launch a Social Network: ActThe Liberal Democrats have launched their second new website. This time it is a social network site called [Act] Working for you in West Aberdeenshire and KincardineWorking for you: our MP and MSP
Sir Robert Smith is MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. Robert was first elected to Parliament in 1997. He was shadow energy spokesperson 2005-06 and in 2007 was appointed Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons. He is a member of the International Development Select Committee and Joint Vice Chair of the UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Group. Mike Rumbles is MSP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. Mike was first elected to the Scottish Parliament in 1999 and has been Convenor of the Standards Committee, Health spokesperson and Local Government and Transport spokesperson. He is currently Scottish Liberal Democrat Business Manager and Chief Whip. [Click to see "Holyrood Happenings" by Mike Rumbles] Alison McInnes is MSP for North East Scotland
Alison was elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2007 as a regional MSP for the North East of Scotland, including West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. She is currently the Scottish Liberal Democrats' spokesperson on Transport, Local Government and Climate Change. George Lyon is the new Liberal Democrat MEP for ScotlandIn the European elections the Liberal Democrats: * Gained an extra MEP (and more or less maintained our vote share) There are Fourteen Lib Dem Councillors Working for you in West Aberdeenshire and KincardineAboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Ward
Cllr Peter Argyle Cllr Rosemary Bruce This ward includes Aboyne, Torphins, Lumphanan, Tarland, Ballater, Braemar and Strathdon. Banchory and Mid-Deeside WardCllr Karen Clark This ward includes Banchory, Kincardine O' Neil, Finzean and Crathes.
Huntley, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford WardCllr Alastair Ross Cllr Richard Stroud This ward includes Alford, Huntly, Cusalmond, Rhynie, Lumsden, Keig and Monymusk. The ward straddles the areas covered by West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Lib Dems and Gordon Lib Dems. Mearns WardCllr Tom Fleming Provost Bill Howatson This ward includes Laurencekirk, Inverbervie, Gourdon, Johnshaven, St Cyrus, Marykirk, Edzell Woods, Fettercairn, Auchenblae and Glenbervie.
North Kincardine WardCllr Paul Melling Cllr Ian Mollison This ward includes Portlethen Newtonhill Muchalls, Netherley, Maryculter and Banchory Devenick.
Stonehaven and Lower Deeside WardCllr Peter Bellarby Cllr Mike Sullivan This ward includes Stonehaven, Drumoak and Durris. West Garioch WardCllr Hazel Al-Kowarri Cllr Sheena Lonchay Sheena is a member of Gordon Lib Dems. This ward includes Kemnay, Insch, Oyne and Old Rayne. The ward straddles the areas covered by West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Lib Dems and Gordon Lib Dems.
Westhill and District WardCllr Gurudeo Saluja This ward includes Westhill, Elrick, Echt, Dunecht and Sauchen. West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Liberal DemocratsWho are we?West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine Liberal Democrats are what the Lib Dems call a Local Party. In our case it covers the same area as the Scottish Parliament Constituency of West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine does. Note that this is nearly, but not quite, the same as the area of the Westminster Constituency of West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. How do we work?We have an Executive Committee comprising:
Convener: Paul Melling convener@waklibdems.org.uk Vice-convener: Mike Hall Secretary: Maureen Strachan Treasurer: Peter Bellarby Campaigns Officer: Sheila Thomson Fundraising Office: Karen Clark Membership Secretary: Mike Rumbles and a number of members. Other Local PartiesThe links below will take you to the websites of other Local parties in the North East of Scotland. [Aberdeen South Liberal Democrats] [Banff and Buchan Liberal Democrats] Nick Clegg Welcomes you to our Web Site 
"Welcome to our website. The Liberal Democrats are now the only party that can deliver social justice. We are only choice for anyone who wants a fairer Britain. "We will put money back in the pockets of ordinary families. We will build a stable, green economy for each and every one of us. We will change politics so that every person counts. "You can find out more, including how to keep in touch or join the Liberal Democrats, on this site."
[Archive of earlier news stories]
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