National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

New Chief Constable Confirms - There Will be NO Merger

I have just emerged from a meeting with the new Chief Constable of Bedfordshire, Alf Hitchcock, who confirmed that merger plans with Hertfordshire (or anywhere else) are 'dead.' We of course had excellent news last year when the bid to merge the forces was blocked after Home Office intervention, but to hear the leadership of the Force itself, which had been heavily in favour of merging, rule it out categorically is fantastic for all of us who have campaigned to save our local police force.

31 Jan 2011

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Epsom Hospital NOT Closing

Local residents have been in touch with us after seeing the RA Residents' Party campaigning in Epsom High Street to "save Epsom...

31 Jan 2011

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Tim Farron with Andy Dell of Kendal Mountain Rescue

‘Suspension of search and rescue privatisation gives us opportunity to look again’ - Farron

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government to look again at plans, drawn up by the previous Labour government, to privatise the RAF Search and Rescue service following their suspension last week.

31 Jan 2011

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MP honours the ‘Untold Stories’ of the Holocaust by Signing Book of Commitment

Local MP Tim Farron pledged his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day by signing a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons...

31 Jan 2011

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Huge Success for Winter Homeless Shelter

The Folkestone Winter Shelter has helped 29 people with overnight accommodation, food and support in just 7 weeks. The shelter provides a place to stay for those who would otherwise sleep rough. During the coldest months of December to February, the project brings together local churches, organisations and volunteers.

31 Jan 2011

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Folkestone Council Tax Frozen Again

For the FOURTH year, Folkestone Town Council have FROZEN Council tax. The Lib Dem backed budget was passed in January and kept Council tax stable while protecting and developing local services.

31 Jan 2011

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