Streatham Wells October News
An update from Councillors Judy Best and Simon Bucknall for the Streatham Wells ward.
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10 Oct 2026
National News
Alex Cole-Hamilton's speech to Scottish Liberal Democrat Conference
Thank you, Ida. I am so proud to follow you onto this stage. Because I know you are going to make a fantastic Edinburgh councillor next year.
10 Oct 2026
Scottish Liberal Democrats back calls for more homes to be built around stations
At their conference in Edinburgh this weekend, Scottish Liberal Democrats have backed proposals for the SNP government to establish Station Growth Zones, which would allow more housing to be built near railway stations, subway stations, tram stops and oth
10 Oct 2026
Scottish Lib Dem Conference backs review of fire service following Cairngorms blaze
At their autumn conference, Scottish Liberal Democrats have backed calls for SNP ministers to review the state of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, as the party’s Highland MSPs said that the government’s current approach to wildfires is “not fit for p
10 Oct 2026
Welcome reprieve for Glegg Arms
The iconic Glegg Arms has been saved from demolition. Wirral's Planning Committee voted to refuse Whitbread's planning application on Wednesday evening by 6 votes to 3.
10 Oct 2026
Ed Davey vists Staines
Kemi Badenoch claims the Conservative Party has changed, but people in Spelthorne aren't so convinced. Ed Davey came to hear their concerns, and it's clear: empty promises won’t make them forget years of Conservative chaos, neglect and failure.
10 Oct 2026