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Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

14 Sep 2022
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Lib Dems challenge Tories to support "in or out" referendum

The Liberal Democrat Group recently tried to get the majority Conservative group on Surrey County Council to back the campaign for an "in or out" Euro referendum. The Lib Dems say this referendum would be an opportunity for the British public to determine whether Britain should continue to be a member of the European Union or not.

4 Feb 2008
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Shepway's Cabinet leaves Bus Pass holders out in the cold

The Tory Cabinet on Shepway District Council clearly does not have the best interests of pensioners at heart. Without the decision going to a vote of Council, Shepway's Cabinet has imposed a time alteration for holders of a free Bus Pass. From April the earliest a Bus Pass holder can travel free of charge will be changed from 9.00am to 9.30am.

4 Feb 2008
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Residents of Wolverhampton face winter fuel payment wipe out

Liberal Democrats in Wolverhampton are calling on the Government to protect pensioners from energy price rises. They have made the call after figures showed that recent increases in the cost of electricity and gas are set to wipe out pensioners' winter fuel payment.

4 Feb 2008
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Lib Dems Fight New Government Threat to Kent Primary Schools

The Liberal Democrats have released figures showing that up to 2,500 English Primary Schools are at risk from Government policies which oblige local authorities to close schools with surplus places - often in rural areas. Kent is one of the worst hit areas in the country, with 87 schools at risk.

4 Feb 2008
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Drive to stop blue badge misuse

A major crackdown on the fraudulent use of disabled parking badges in a Sussex city has started. Police and parking attendants will be mounting patrols across the Brighton throughout February to target the illegal use of blue badges.

4 Feb 2008
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