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/
Well over 1000 boxes of blankets, tents and vital supplies are on their way in a huge 40 foot container to the Bhimber District of Azad Kashmir. The container was filled in a frantic 2 hour effort last Friday involving dozens of local people. Volunteers came from as far as Warrington and Preston to join the local effort.
The Liberal Democrats have slammed the Government's latest plans to introduce independent state secondary schools. Edward Davey, Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary said "Whether the Government calls them trust or grant maintained schools, allowing every school the power to select pupils will create chaos and greater unfairness."
Kent Police have issued guidance to "trick and treaters", and those who are are worried by them, over the Halloween period. Their advice to those worried about strangers coming to their door at Halloween, particularly those calling late in the evening is:
Lib Dem councillor Pat Brooks is concerned that some residents did not receive correct information when their refuse collection day changed. Some residents did not receive information leaflets and some collections were missed by the contractors.
Problems with a government grant programme are damaging the UK's renewable power industry. Two schemes providing financial support for small green energy schemes are ending this year, and the replacement programmes have yet to materialise.
The new Dawn Centre which will provide residents and day visitors with dedicated support from a number of agencies and help to challenge the real issues surrounding homelessness and social exclusion in the South Highfields area is on time to open.
