Letter to Anthony Steen
Dear Anthony,
MT
20 Oct 2004
Dear Anthony,
Conservatives on Surrey County Council have refused to amend the Surrey Structure Plan to delete the proposal to build new housing in the green belt north east of Guildford. Liberal Democrats believe that keeping this proposal in the plan, even as a last resort will set a very dangerous precedent that may result in further threats to Surrey's green belt.
For the third year running shoppers are being given an unwanted Christmas bonus. Lurke Street car parking charges are to increase yet again.
Lib Dem councillors called this week for assurances that members of the public will not have their rights curtailed as a result of the reduction in the scope of the applications that are heard by the Planning Committee.
A decision to increase bus fares for pensioners has been challenged by the borough council Scrutiny committee, following a proposal by Lib Dem leader Michael Headley, despite efforts by Labour members to delay the decision.
Commenting on the decision by the UKIP to select their leader Roger Knapman to contest the Totnes Constituency at the next General Election, Totnes Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Mike Treleaven, said: