Battle to protect our countryside continues
Councillors throughout the east of England have rejected a request from Labour's John Prescott to find room for another 18,000 homes in the region over and above existing housing targets.
11 Jan 2005
Woking Liberal Democrats Launch National Health Service Inquiry
In launching the Inquiry, which is being delivered to 40,000 homes in Woking, Dr Anne Lee said: "people have contacted me with a range of concerns about health-care provision across the Borough. Most people are complimentary about the care they have received from doctors and nurses. Unfortunately they are still reporting worries about waiting times for specialist appointments, the availability of specialist equipment at St Peters and concerns about the shortage of GPs and national health dentists.
10 Jan 2005
2,500 more Post Offices could close under Labour - Robinson
Local Lib Dems are continuing to fight the closure of Post Offices in Chelmsford. In the last two years SEVEN have closed locally (around 2000 nationally, and more are under threat). Local campaigners Stephen Robinson and Mike Mackrory say 'Our Post Offices provide an essential service to local people. There are still others under threat; you can help protect the remaining ones by signing our petition.'
10 Jan 2005
A Bad Deal for New Romney?
Research by Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has revealed that whilst residents of New Romney are having to pay several thousand pounds to connect to the long awaited new mains drainage system, residents in other areas of the UK are getting connection for only a token fee.
10 Jan 2005
New Thames flood barrier a stark reminder of climate change threat - Baker
Responding to plans to erect a new 10-mile flood barrier across the Thames, the Liberal Democrats reveal Government figures that predict the threat of flooding to be so severe that the current barrier may have to be raised up to 325 times a year by 2100.
10 Jan 2005
Carroll Opposes Lydd Airport Expansion
Lib Dem Campaigner Peter Carroll has added his voice to the calls for a public inquiry into the proposed expansion of Lydd Airport. There are moves to lengthen the runway and to encourage greater use of the airport by commercial airliners.
9 Jan 2005