National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Survey of Green Spaces in Stamford

Cllr Jane Peckett, LibDem (St. Mary's), together with Cllr Paul Rose (Independent, St. Mary's) has recently undertaken a review of parks, recreation/play facilities and open spaces for Stamford as part of a national survey which will feed back to South Kesteven District Council. She hopes it will highlight the poor level of facilities for youth in Stamford. Cllr Peckett is also Chairman of the Action for Stamford Sports & Leisure Group which has undertaken a comprehensive examination of the sports and leisure facilities in Stamford in the hope of getting some improvement in these.

16 Dec 2008

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Living Archive for Stamford

Cllr Maureen Jalili, LibDem Mayor of Stamford is currently working on a 'Living Archive for Stamford'. This will consist of recordings of local people, of all ages, recording their memories and impressions of Stamford so that these can be captured as 'moments in time' and used to supplement the variety of tools and materials available to visitors to the Town Hall. She is particularly anxious to include schoolchildren of all ages to take part in this initiative so that, in years to come, youngsters will be able to take part. Please contact Cllr Jalili on maj@uk2.net or by telephone (01780 755955)

16 Dec 2008

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Unfair bias of the Government in favour of metropolitan areas - Full Council Meeting of SKDC September 2008

The decision of the Full Council Meeting of SKDC September 2008 in response to the Motion put forward reads:

16 Dec 2008

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Half of children in poverty not getting free school meals

Half of children living in poverty are not entitled to free school meals, research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. Parliamentary answers have shown that free meals are available to children whose parents are on a variety of benefits, but not to those who claim working tax credits.

16 Dec 2008

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Nick Clegg attends ELDR meeting

European Liberal Democrats from all over Europe gathered for the bi-annual ELDR Leaders and Ministers meeting, on Thursday 11th December 2008, which saw the participants reach a common position on the EU's ambitious climate change and energy 'package' of legislation on the eve of a two-day EU summit. Graham Watson, Leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe in the European Parliament, stated: "If member states cannot agree on effective emissions trading targets, they must agree on a method for carbon capture and storage."

16 Dec 2008

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RESIDENTIAL STREETS SET FOR 20mph LIMITS

A blanket 20mph speed limit looks set to be introduced on Newcastle's residential streets.

16 Dec 2008

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