Tories Under Attack
Epsom's Tory councillors were subjected to attack from all sides at a council meeting held on 28th April.
30 Apr 2009
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Epsom and Ewell News
Key Council Plan gets only Luke-Warm Support
A key council strategy document, outlining the future vision and direction for a Sustainable Community in Epsom & Ewell failed to gain the support of no less than 15 members of the Borough Council at a meeting on 28th April.
30 Apr 2009
Lib Dems slam Government's Gurkha decision
The Liberal Democrats have slammed the Government's decision on Gurkha settlement rights is as another huge betrayal of the Gurkhas who have served our country. Gurkha campaigners are sickened by the Government's new policy of extending automatic citizenship rights to those who served 20 years. The normal period of service for the majority of Gurkhas was 15 years.
26 Apr 2009
Surrey County Council News
Lib Dems force Surrey County Council to reconsider axing Pegasus school buses
Due to the pressure and the thorough examination of Liberal Democrat councillor David Goodwin, Surrey County Council Transport Select Committee have forced the Council's Cabinet to reconsider their decision to axe the popular Pegasus school bus service and to proceed instead with a proper investigation to find out how it can be maintained in future for the benefit of Guildford children and parents.
21 Oct 2009
Lib Dem Dave Hodgson becomes the new directly-elected mayor of Bedford
Dave Hodgson (Lib Dem) has won the public vote to become the new directly-elected mayor of Bedford.
16 Oct 2009
SCC Lib Dems call for urgent action on critical report
The Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have called for urgent action to resolve the problems identified in the report of the former Interim Chief Executive Mr. Michael Frater. This report described the Council's problems as a 'whole system failure'.
13 Oct 2009
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