News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

Dave Hodgson at the Clapham end of the planned final section of the Bedford Western Bypass

Completion of Bypass an Essential Feature of our Drive to Help Foster Growth in Local Economy

I wrote recently in the Times and Citizen newspaper about the exciting news on the final phase of the western bypass, for which the funding package is now in place. The remaining obstacle surrounds land ownership, and the refusal of one landowner to sell land long-established as an identified section of this route for the purposes of this essential road. We can overcome this, however, using compulsory purchase powers, and will keep working to ensure the road is delivered as soon as possible. It is a crucial element of our ongoing drive to help foster growth and boost employment opportunities for residents. I touched on this point in my Times and Citizen article, which I have reproduced here for those who missed it:

2 Nov 2010

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Cable: British companies will be at the forefront of innovation

"High-tech industries are the future of the British economy. Growing sectors that exploit these new and emerging technologies will help re-balance the economy and provide the highly skilled, well-paid jobs we need."

1 Nov 2010

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Get To Know Your Local Beat Bobbies

Councillor Gary Hunt, the Lib Dem City Councillor for Knighton is urging local people to get to know their Neighbourhood Beat Team.

1 Nov 2010

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Newcastle moves toward top of national Highways league

Residents of Newcastle have told an independent national survey that they are increasingly satisfied with the condition of roads and pavements in the city. The city has come 4th out of 95 Councils surveyed, and 2nd out of 19 Metropolitan areas, moving up several places from the 2009 survey.

1 Nov 2010

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Chelmsford charity to benefit from fireworks display on Saturday

The biggest charitable fireworks event in Chelmsford takes place again this Saturday, 6th November in Chelmsford's Admirals Park. Each year Round Table raises thousands of pounds for local charities and deserving causes. This year Round Table is backing local charities Kids Inspire (www.kidsinspire.org.uk) and Js Hospice (www.thejshospice.org.uk)

31 Oct 2010

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We are more than just Election campaigners

That was one of the key messages coming from the East of England Liberal Democrat Conference held in Huntingdon at the end of October.

31 Oct 2010

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