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Robin Lawrence delighted at support for Real Nappy Week and the Liberal Democrat campaign for re-useable nappies

Robin Lawrence, Chair of Wolverhampton South West Liberal Democrats, on hearing of our local MP's support for Real Nappy Week, said "I was delighted to read that Wolverhampton South West's MP Rob Marris has decided to support the Liberal Democrat campaign to promote the use of reusable nappies in the city as launched in our April 2005 Park Ward Focus. I see it as my duty to prevent waste, save money and reduce nappy rash, for my two cloth-nappy-wearing boys and so I am therefore an enthusiastic promoter of the real alternative to disposables."

15 Jun 2005
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Poor Performance and Inadequate Targets

Surrey County Council's poor performance in the delivery of some of its key services, compared to other councils, was highlighted today by the Liberal Democrats. Of particular concern is its poor performance in improving the condition of the roads. According to recent Government figures nearly 40% of Surrey's main roads were in need of repair last year.

14 Jun 2005
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Tories deny Surrey residents the right to petition the Council

The new Lib Dem team at County Hall dived straight in today, putting forward proposals to give Surrey residents the right to present petitions to the Full Council. For the first time this would allow residents direct access to its most important decision-making body. The intention was to make the County Council more democratic by bringing it into line with the many other councils across the country that already give their residents this right. The motion was proposed by Eddie Owen (Guildford East) and seconded by John Doran (Horsell). However the proposals were voted down by an alliance of Conservative and Labour councillors, so Surrey residents will continue to be denied the rights available to residents in many other parts of the country.

14 Jun 2005
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UK National Identity Card (Design Mock-up)

ID cards losing support with the public as costs rise

A new ICM poll, which found that only 55% of the population support the scheme - compared with the 80% cited by the government. This fall is mainly due to the escalating costs of the ID cards, now at almost £100 and suggested to rise to £300 per person (by academics at the London School of Economics).

14 Jun 2005
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Cllr. Alan Taylor on the campaign trail with his Ward Colleagues - Tom Bailey and Elwyn Watkins.

"More consultation is needed over Community Centres!"

Cllr. Alan Taylor, Leader of the Lib Dem Opposition on Rochdale Council has slammed a decision to cut £100,000 off Rochdale's Community Centre budget and is leading calls for a rethink. Cllr. Taylor has called the item in for further scrutiny and will be asking the Cabinet to find the money elsewhere.

13 Jun 2005
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