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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
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Some of the panel and audience with Dr Anne Lee who stayed after the meeting to discuss policy and problems with each other.

MEETING OF MINDS AT MAYBURY CENTRE

Members of the ethnic minorities were invited to a meeting at the Maybury Centre on Wednesday April 13th to discuss the issues that concern them, the needs of their community and what they want for Woking. A full meeting room listened to Dr Anne Lee speak and addressed questions to a panel including Borough Councillors and County Council Candidates. The audience included senior members of several communities and they quizzed Anne closely on Liberal Democrat policies over policing, health services and public transport.

13 Apr 2005
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Langley Vale re-think

It's back to the drawing board for Langley Vale Road traffic calming. Councillors from all parties representing this Epsom Downs village (including Woodcote ward by-election winner Lionel Blackman) have jointly agreed to ask SCC highways engineers to re-consider their plans.

13 Apr 2005
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Charles Kennedy

Big names head for Folkestone & Hythe

A succession of top names including Charles Kennedy and Simon Hughes are set to visit our area in the coming weeks to back Peter Carroll's campaign. Other star names include Baroness Shirley Williams and top Agony Aunt Claire Rayner.

13 Apr 2005
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crossroads

Action at Dangerous Crossroads

The dangerous crossroads at Fiddlers Hamlet is now safer, thanks to the efforts of resident Simon Pratt-Adams and local district and county councillor Janet Whitehouse. On the day Simon moved in, a car crashed into his garden- and it happened again last summer. Initially protective bollards were installed on the pavement by his house and the lines on the road repainted. Later enlarged signs, a new 'Bend' sign and reflector posts were provided. "I'm glad these safety measure are in place" said Janet "But it's still a dangerous junction and drivers need to drive with care".

13 Apr 2005
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