National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

'Consultation' on Larkrise loss

The WC Conservative administration's decision to save money by closing Larkrise and St Nicholas special schools is now out to consultation. Please note that only representations in favour of the project will be taken any notice of. Here's the WC official release. Note that the £20m figure is what would have been spent anyway, less savings, and whilst the new facility is stated to have 'Great' teachers. It's not clear how these will be recruited, or how they differ from current staff.

9 Jan 2019

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Stop KCC cutting Library Hours

The online petition site, 38 Degrees, has a new petition "Keep Libraries Open in Kent" and invites everyone to add their names. You can read more and sign the petition here: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/kent-library-opening-hours-threatened?bucket=template--8_1_2019_kent_libraries_kick

9 Jan 2019

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Lib Dems Fight to Keep the No. 58 Hospital Bus

Public consultation will take place on the replacement of the number 58 bus. This is currently the only bus connecting the Malling villages to Maidstone Hospital. This route is to be replaced by a more frequent service (possibly running hourly) on a shortened route to Tesco at Lunsford Park, where passengers wanting to travel to Maidstone or the Hospital are expected to change to other routes.

8 Jan 2019

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Massive cop-out on local air quality action risks charges on motorists.

The statement by the three local councils (reproduced in full below) is a massive political cop-out and an abject failure of political leadership on the issue of the dangers of the air quality on our Tyneside streets.

8 Jan 2019

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Minister praises MP for “excellent” work on radiotherapy campaign

Local MP Tim Farron's campaign for better access to radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients has been praised by a Government minister in Parliament.

8 Jan 2019

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Councillors Doug Rathbone, Jonathan Brook and Chris Hogg

Kendal Town Council announce bumper investment into local parks and community centres

Last night, Liberal Democrats on Kendal Town Council voted through plans to increase investment into parks and community centres across the town.

8 Jan 2019

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