Dangerous drain cover replaced - Lib Dems in action again
A Sweetman Street resident had a problem. The metal grid on a drain in the road outside his house had been broken somehow and the sharp metal edges had damaged his car's tyres.
12 Sep 2005
Councillor Caroline Courtney and Joshua Hanley are part of the Liberal Democrat team for Tuffley.
Caroline, who lives on Stroud Road near to St Barnabas Church, was first elected to the city council in May 2021. She is the cabinet member for culture and leisure.
Joshua Hanley grew up in Tuffley, went to local schools and is now raising his family here.
He is a sports coach and has helped run local football teams.
If you have any issues you would like Caroline or Joshua to take up on your behalf you can get in touch with them by email at tuffleyliberaldemocrats@gmail.com
You can also follow Caroline on Facebook at fb.me/Caroline4Tuffley/
Uproar continues at The Manor School
A packed meeting of angry and upset parents met representatives of the Local Education Authority to challenge them about their proposed closure of The Manor School today.
12 Sep 2005
Action not talk required on climate change
The possibility of environmental disaster in Europe as a result of climate change has been presented at a meeting of Europe's agriculture and environment ministers. Speaking ahead of the meetings between the Agriculture and Environment Councils on the impact of climate change upon agriculture, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP said "Climate change is clearly already upon us and we need to take action that will enable farmers to successfully adapt to the changes it will bring."
10 Sep 2005
Orange mast in Court Rec. denied Planning Permission
Despite a recommendation by council planners to approve the controversial Orange Telecoms mast in Court Rec., Lib Dem Cllr Paul Green skilfully persuaded the Planning Committee to reject it. Only Cllr Alan Carlson (Labour) supported it, claiming that within 6 months of installation everyone would forget their objections and accept it.
10 Sep 2005
Report highlights failings in council's customer services department
EPPING Forest Council's customer services department is failing residents after a new report revealed less than a third of calls are being answered.
10 Sep 2005
Colin Ross visits Trinity Training Services
Colin Ross, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson from Wolverhampton South West yesterday attended a breakfast meeting with Trinity Training Services. Colin heard a presentation and then participated in a discussion about issues that concerned Trinity, such as the Education Maintenance Allowance. After the breakfast Colin had an opportunity to meet some of the trainees.
10 Sep 2005