News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

RA Party finally declares support for Fair Trade

In an attempt to get "Fair Trade Town" status for Epsom & Ewell, Cllr Jonathan Lees originally presented a motion to the Borough Council in February 2004. At that stage, the ruling Residents Association group limited the council's response to asking the Business Partnership to draw the attention of the business community to the Fair Trade initiative. As a result Cllr Lees helped to set up the Fairtrade Forum which has worked to increase public awareness of Fair Trade issues independently of the Council.

27 Jul 2005

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The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Trust receives only one star

The latest NHS star ratings give The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals one star. The Trust is significantly underachieving in Financial management and is failing in the clinical assessment.

27 Jul 2005

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Liberal Democrats call for Local Decision-Making on Youth Services

At the meeting of Surrey County Council today, the Liberal Democrats put forward proposals to give Surrey's Local Committees control of youth services in their areas. This would have committed the Council to act on the recommendation from the Local Committees that there should be joint working with Boroughs and Districts on youth provision.

26 Jul 2005

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Pavement repairs for Bantock Gardens

Lib Dem campaigner and Park Ward candidate, Robin Lawrence was told by residents of Bantock Gardens that work on resurfacing the pavements was left unfinished.

28 Jul 2005

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Merridale Road Improvements

In a recent Liberal Democrat survey, residents in the Finchfield Road and Merridale areas have raised concerns about traffic problems and worries about safety. A serious accident at the junction of Finchfield Road and Merridale Road on Sunday (24 July) highlighted the need for action.

27 Jul 2005

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Richmond Road traffic survey

Many residents of Richmond Road told the Park Ward Liberal Democrat Focus Team that they were worried by the speeds of cars travelling past their houses. The Focus Team is only too aware that excessive speed is not only dangerous but is highly disturbing for residents.

26 Jul 2005

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