Late last year the Burbage Liberal Democrat team sent out a residents survey to over 6000 homes, the largest ever carried out in Burbage. Hundreds of people responded to the survey with their views, producing the first ever comprehensive report on public services in Burbage.
Chairman of Bosworth Liberal Democrats, Stuart Bray and Lib Dem Council Group Leader David Bill have announced the Party's 5 point plan for the Borough if the Lib Dems take over control of the Council in May.
Deputy leader of the Commons Nigel Griffiths has quit the government in protest at plans to renew the UK's Trident nuclear weapons system. He resigned "with a heavy heart but a clear conscience" ahead of Wednesday's House of Commons vote on the plan. Although a Labour rebellion is expected the Tories back renewal of Trident, making a government defeat unlikely. Mr Griffiths, an MP since 1987 and deputy Commons leader since 2005, previously served as a trade and industry minister. Jim Devine, a parliamentary private secretary, has also indicated he will resign over the issue.
Local people have been in touch with their local Lib Dem team (Phyllis & Graham Green) to request funding for the play area on St Helen's Close.
Stockton Council is currently running a consultation exercise on how people want to see the future of Stockton Town Centre and the area around it. As a result of this the Council wants to set a vision for the next 15 years. However a lot of people are telling us that they know nothing about this consultation, and it finishes on March 16th.
Wanting to support another Councillor, Allison Trainer who represents the Mandale and Victoria Ward for the Thornaby Independent Association, one of our Lib Dem Councillors, Julia Roberts entered a sponsored head shave. Allison is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, and is raising funds for a number of medical causes. Julia, pictured here, wanted to support Allsion so bravely volunteered to have a head shave.
