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Waste

Labour's waste strategy is a mess say Liberal Democrats

On street recycling bins in Newcastle have been taped over to prevent them being used at a time when the Labour run Council is claiming they want Newcastle to be a leader in waste management. Recycling points at locations including Chillingham Road in Heaton and Newton Road in High Heaton have been recently taken out of action by the council, and Opposition Liberal Democrats are concerned that all the citywide recycling points are now being taken out of commission.

31 Jan 2017
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Rothay Park

Ambleside play area set for £200k upgrade

The Lib Dem-run District Council is investing £200K to upgrade the play area in Rothay Park in Ambleside. Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed this decision, saying it will "improve the area for local people and provide a further boost to tourism in the area".

30 Jan 2017
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Holocaust Memorial Day event

Auschwitz tree planted in the Lake District

A tree originating from Auschwitz was today dedicated and a plaque unveiled to commemorate the remarkable story of the Holocaust survivors who restarted their lives in Windermere after WWII. Tim gave a speech at the unveiling, which was also attended by a Holocaust Survivor, second generation children and other guests.

30 Jan 2017
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