Essex Lib Dem MP elected to Defence Select Committee
Colchester MP Bob Russell was last night elected by fellow MPs to serve on the highly influential Defence Select Committee. His...
25 Oct 2011
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Further Update on St Mary's Street Works
I know how anxious residents and businesses are for the major roadworks to reconstruct St Mary's Street to be completed as soon as possible, so I am pleased to report that work is progressing well. Those who have been using the road heading south will have noticed that the first section has been completed, with the single line of traffic now moved over to the newly reconstructed left hand side of the road (the surface work is not complete here; the whole road will be resurfaced together towards the end of the works period next month.) Work is now underway on the northbound side of the road, which is being excavated.
25 Oct 2011
Pints in the Parishes in Wootton Tomorrow Night!
A new programme of 'Pints in the Parishes' events gets underway tomorrow night, at The Chequers pub in Wootton. These sessions are intended to provide an opportunity for me to hear directly from anyone who wants to discuss the issues important to them in an informal, local environment. They are also a chance for for me to show my support for local, community pubs. I will be in The Chequers from around 7.30pm.
24 Oct 2011
Gearing up for winter in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Council's highways team is fully prepared for winter, and is on standby to keep traffic on the county's roads running smoothly.
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24 Oct 2011
Sandgate Community Event: Manic Mike's Christmas Rock 'n' Roll Party
Sandgate's Chichester Hall will play host to "Manic Mike's Christmas Rock 'n' Roll Party" on Friday 2nd December. All profits from the Party will go towards a Sandgate community project, so you can have a great night AND support the Sandgate community at the same time!
24 Oct 2011
Leading LGBT Liberal Democrat recognised in Independent on Sunday Pink List
Leading LGBT Liberal Democrat Sarah Brown has been named as one of the most influential LGBT people in the UK. She featured in the Independent on Sunday's top 100 "pink list" at number 28. Sarah, probably the only "out" trans politician holding public office in the UK at the current time, is a current member of the executive of the LGBT+ Liberal Democrats and chair of the Transgender Working Group.
24 Oct 2011