News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

Compton Road parking restrictions to be lifted

When the Compton Road Eye Infirmary was operational it was essential that the road was kept free from parked vehicles which had no business with the Infirmary. But the Infirmary has been closed for several years and these restrictions no longer make sense. Councillors Claire Darke and Robin Lawrence are delighted that thanks to pressure from the local Liberal Democrats and residents a workable solution to a problem has been found by a decision to suspend enforcement of the single yellow line restriction on Compton Road adjacent to the former Eye Infirmary.

2 Aug 2010

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Farron calls for major public inquiry after Potters Bar inquest shows link to Grayrigg tragedy

MP Tim Farron has today commented after the conclusion of the Potters Bar inquest laid the fault of the tragedy on the unsafe points.

30 Jul 2010

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Council look at bringing Olympic Torch to Rochdale

Rochdale Council has taken the first steps towards making a bid to bring the Olympic Flame to Rochdale in the run up to the 2012 London games.

30 Jul 2010

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Cautious welcome for new Sugar Hut licence terms

Lib Dem councillors have placed their trust in the licensing officers and responsible authorities after the licence for the Sugar Hut was reviewed and a number of key restrictions were placed on it in preparation for it's imminent re-opening. The licence was reviewed due to concerns on the issues of:

29 Jul 2010

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Labour opposition to AV exposes staggering hypocrisy

Labour's shadow cabinet decision is not about principle, it is about naked opportunism

31 Jul 2010

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Give workers freedom to choose retirement date

Employment Relations Minister Ed Davey today announced the end of the default retirement age. This will give people the freedom to choose their own retirement date rather than being forced to stop working when they reach the age of 65.

30 Jul 2010

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