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13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Have your say on Holy Trinity Churchyard - Cllr Neil Sandison
Councillor Neil Sandison (Eastlands) is urging residents to participate in the Holy Trinity Churchyard consultation.
RLD
12 Mar 2019
Council 'red tape' delaying work to improve Wellington Parade garden
Ground work to improve Wellington Parade Garden on London Road has been delayed. The city council had planned to start construction this month and follow on with the planting of shrubs and plants in April. But Lib Dem councillors Jeremy Hilton and Isabel Brazil have been told that tenders haven't even been issued for the work. Tenders have been delayed by the city council's legal services team. Currently, the garden is closed because it has become a location of problem street drinking. Adults have been drinking alcohol to excess, fighting and arguing between themselves, and using local residents' front gardens as a toilet. The new garden layout has been designed to be more attractive and to discourage street drinking. Councillor Hilton, who represents Kingsholm & Wotton, said: "The delay in construction of the new garden is disappointing, but this is becoming normal with projects run by Gloucester City Council. "With so many jobs lost under the Tories' austerity plan, there are not enough staff to pr
12 Mar 2019
Mayor Dave Unveils Blue Plaque Honouring Two Renowned Figures in Bedford's History
Mayor Dave Hodgson helped to conduct the recent unveiling of a Blue Plaque at the former home of Joshua and Hester Hawkins, two renowned figures in Bedford's history. The plaque is located on their former home at 18 Linden Road, which is now a YMCA property.
12 Mar 2019
44 Essex Libraries Remain Under Threat
A motion to protect all 74 Essex libraries was voted down at today's Extraordinary Full County Council Meeting, the first in 25 years. That means Conservative proposals to close 25 libraries and possibly 19 more remain on the table.
CSR
12 Mar 2019
44 Essex Libraries Remain Under Threat
A motion to protect all 74 Essex libraries was voted down at today's Extraordinary Full County Council Meeting, the first in 25 years. That means Conservative proposals to close 25 libraries and possibly 19 more remain on the table.
12 Mar 2019
44 Essex Libraries Remain Under Threat
At today's Extraordinary Full Council Meeting of Essex County Council, the first in 25 years, a motion to protect all 74 Essex libraries was voted down.
MC
12 Mar 2019