National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Scores on the Doors Puts Knowledge in the Hands of Local Restaurant-Goers

This week I signed the document to confirm the launch of the 'Scores on the Doors' food outlet rating scheme in Bedford Borough. Scores on the Doors is a scheme set up by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), involving the publication of a food hygiene rating for restaurants and other food outlets in a local authority area. All inspection gradings and further information is made available online, allowing restaurant-going local residents to make an informed choice about where to go when eating out.

15 Dec 2010

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Chelmsford Lib Dem campaigns for special needs children

At this week's meeting of Essex County Council, Lib Dem Mike Mackrory asked about home to school transport for children with special needs. Mike Mackrory (Springfield county councillor) was told that the withdrawal of escorts for vulnerable children would be subject to assessment.

15 Dec 2010

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New Shepway Council website live...

A new Shepway Council website has gone live at www.shepway.gov.uk which is designed to make it easier to find the key information you want from Shepway Council.

15 Dec 2010

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Strategy Document Lacks Residents Parking Scheme as a Priority

A meeting of the borough council approved a Sustainable Community Strategy, but not before the Lib Dems had commented on its failure to put a Residents Parking Scheme as a priority.

15 Dec 2010

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UN General Assembly has got it wrong

Lib Dem MP Stephen Gilbert has put forward an Early Day Motion condemning the recent vote at the UN General Assembly which removes reference to 'sexual orientation' from a resolution on executions. EDM 1198 has already drawn support across party lines from Conservative, Green and SDLP members.

15 Dec 2010

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Feedback on a Council Debate on the Wearing of Robes

A meeting of the Borough Council on 14th December took some considerable time to debate whether or not to continue the practice of wearing robes at business meetings. Liberal Democrat councillors have not worn robes at business meetings for almost 20 years, but consider them entirely appropriate to wear at ceremonial occasions, e.g. at Remembrance Day ceremonies, and at important civic functions.

15 Dec 2010

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