News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

Formal Opening of Southfield Park Primary School

The official opening ceremony of Southfield Park Primary School in Long Grove Road, Epsom will be performed on 30th April 2004 by the chairman of Surrey County Council, Mrs Sheila Gruselle. Because so many new houses are planned to be built on the former hospital sites nearby, this new school is being built now to help provide sufficient places for Primary age children, rather than waiting until a shortage develops, as has happened at Secondary age.

12 Mar 2004

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SHDC council tax rise

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12 Mar 2004

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Liberal Democrat, Tony Phillips, gains overwhelming victory in Totnes Town Council By-election

Former Bromley Councillor, Tony Phillips won the vacant Totnes Town Council seat for the Bridgetown ward last Thursday with an overwhelming victory over an Independent candidate who put out no literature and did not even bother to turn up for the count! Tony polled 255 votes against 99 in a contest where the turnout was affected by appalling weather conditions.

12 Mar 2004

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Liberal Democrats retain seat on Totnes Town Council with large majority

Liberal Democrat Candidate, Tony Phillips, today won the vacant Bridgetown seat on Totnes Town Council with a large majority. Tony, has 8 years experience of being a Councilor and lives in the ward. He is looking forward to working hard for the people of Totnes and Bridgetown in particular. Speaking after his victory Tony said:

11 Mar 2004

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Go ahead for GM crops defies public, scientific and Parliamentary opinion

Today's announcement by Environment Secretary, Margaret Becket, that the commercial growing of one variety of GM maize would be given the go ahead goes against the overwhelming advice from all sectors. Scientific studies, Parliamentary committees and the public consultation have all shown that the risks involved are too great. Before the maize can be grown, however, it has to be placed on the UK seed list which requires the agreement of the Welsh Assembly and the Scottish Parliament, neither of which is certain. There is also an opportunity for people to register objections.

9 Mar 2004

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Don't punish Shepway

Lib Dems in Shepway are launching a community wide campaign to stop the Labour Government shutting down Shepway. The campaign has started with the placing of a full page advert in the local press.

8 Mar 2004

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