National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Today's story - Think of Environment when choosing school

As the deadline for primary school applications looms, Wiltshire Lib Dems are urging parents to take the effects of the school run into consideration. The advantage of choosing a nearby school is that parents and children can walk to it, so both are healthier. The congestion and poisonous pollution caused outside primary schools by drivers also gets reduced. All primary schools in the county have a problem with that. Of course there are many other factors for parents to consider, and these are mentioned in the official press release. Environmental considerations would of course never cross the mind of Wiltshire Council itself - see below.

10 Jan 2020

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Tories failing children's mental health - urgent action needed on staff shortages and funding

"The state of children's mental health services in England is deeply worrying. It is unacceptable that children who have experienced abuse or have diagnosable mental health conditions are being turned away from treatment," said Dr Nick Cott, a Liberal Democrats Newcastle City Councillor who leads on the issue for the Local Government Association.

10 Jan 2020

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Redditch Liberal Democrats call on the Conservative run Council to abandon plans to cut grants to Voluntary and Community Sector organisations in the Borough.

Speaking at the Overview and Scrutiny meeting at the Council House last night, spokesperson Andy Thompson, who has over a...

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by Redditch Lib Dems

10 Jan 2020

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BROOK AT BROCKTON

Shropshire Councillor, Heather Kidd arranged and site visit with Land Drainage officers, Bridges and the Parish Council on 10th January. Officers will now be doing work to find whose responsibility the brook is as it is unregistered at the land Registry. They will be keen to work with the Parish Council and local residents to make sure that the brook remains clear and reduces the chances of flooding properties in the future.

10 Jan 2020

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SpArC

The SpArC theatre had a great year in 2019. They had many sold out performances. Events included live theatre, films such as Bohemian Rhapsody, many events with other community groups.

10 Jan 2020

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Lib Dems - Listening to Young People Not Just About Words, But Action

Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have stressed the importance of both listening to and acting on the views of children and young people, across all that the Council does.

10 Jan 2020

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