Christine McHugh and Dan Rogerson MP (Lib Dem spokesperson on Housing) met with the Chief Executive of BPHA and discussed a number of local housing issues including the need for affordable homes to help sustain rural communities.
Liberal Democrats in Stockton discussed the Independent Review of Hospital Services last night and expressed delight that the uncertainty which has surrounded maternity and paediatric services at University Hospital North Tees has been removed. We agree wholeheartedly with the report's statement that
A Post Office will reopen on 26th February on Broomfield Parade, off Patching Hall Lane. This follows a long campaign led by the local Liberal Democrats. They collected 1500 signatures on a petition to first try and prevent closure until a new Post Office was in place.
The sale of Shepway Council land in Weymouth Road, Cheriton next to the Bowls Club has been delayed after massive local opposition. The Council are proposing to sell the land - currently a green space and part of Cheriton Rec - for a housing development of up to 6 houses.
Work has started to end the lorry parking problem in Cheriton High Street in Folkestone after years of campaigning from local residents and Lib Dems. The works should stop lorry parking in the slip road, which disturbed residents in Samian Crescent, Tiber Close and Roman Way.
Sandgate Road resident Gary Fuller is calling for "doorstep" recycling to be extended to flats.