Brickworks Slammed Over Dangerous Gas Emissions
Borough Liberal Democrats are demanding urgent action to put an end to the release of dangerously high levels of sulphur dioxide which have been identified in the Stewartby Brickworks area.
2 Aug 2004
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Fairtrade Town status - progress in Epsom & Ewell
Earlier this year Cllr Jonathan Lees had originally proposed that the Borough Council should itself take the lead in encouraging the formation of a local group to work towards obtaining "Fairtrade Town" status for Epsom & Ewell. Following the rejection of this idea by the ruling RA Party, more than 40 local people gathered in Christ Church Hall on 19th July to talk about the way forward. Several messages of support were also received from others unable to attend this meeting.
2 Aug 2004
British athletes should go for environmental gold in Athens - Baker
With less than two weeks until the start of the Athens 2004 Olympics, the Liberal Democrats are calling on the British team to reduce the environmental impact of the Games by travelling on a 'carbon neutral' basis.
2 Aug 2004
Up to 100,000 deaths from air pollution over next 20 years - Baker
As the weather hots up across Britain this weekend, the Liberal Democrats are warning of the increasing risk of air pollution due to rising levels of ozone in the summer air.
30 Jul 2004
WALES: Focus on Waste at National Eisteddfod
Welsh Liberal Democrats will be using the Eisteddfod week to call for greater government action to tackle Wales' growing waste mountain.
30 Jul 2004
Return Trip for Bus Fare Increase
Following a proposal from Borough council Liberal Democrats, proposed increases in bus fares for local pensioners have been put on hold.
28 Jul 2004