News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

Reverse catchment when Southfield Park expands in 2009

As a result of parental appeals, the Schools Adjudicator has announced that over-subscribed Southfield Park Primary School is to start admitting 60 pupils per year instead of 30, starting from September 2009. There will also be a formal catchment area, limited mainly to Clarendon Park and Livingstone Park, plus a few roads adjacent to the school gates. Extraordinarily, within that catchment area, pupils living FURTHEST from the school will get priority over those living nearer!

19 Jul 2008

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Conservative u-turn on bus passes

Following pressure from Councillor Pat Brooks and the Lib Dem Team on Epping Forest District council, the Conservatives have performed a u-turn on their bus pass policy.

25 Jul 2008

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Residents wait longer for pedestrian crossing

The Lib Dem FOCUS Team have been informed that a number of sites have been assessed for pedestrian crossings including the Crooked Mile by Saxon Way and Monkswood Avenue.

21 Jul 2008

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Lib Dem response to Debden redevelopment

Following Councillor Ann Haigh's survey of residents who live in Loughton Broadway ward to seek their views on the planned 'Broadway Vision', Epping Forest Liberal Democrats have now had an opportunity to look at the responses. The main findings are outlined below alongside possible actions to meet the views expressed.

19 Jul 2008

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Local welcome for Liberal Democrat vision for Britain

Liberal Democrats in Hinckley and Bosworth have welcomed the launch of the Liberal Democrats' vision for Britain by Party Leader Nick Clegg MP. Called 'Make it Happen', the paper will be debated at the party's conference in Bournemouth in September.

19 Jul 2008

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County Council candidates named for 2009

We are pleased to announce our prospective candidates for the Essex County Council elections for 2009. They are:

18 Jul 2008

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