Lib Dems in Woking challenge local Conservatives on economy
LIBERAL Democrats in Woking have thrown down the gauntlet to the Conservatives on the eve of their conference by demanding answers to questions about the economy.
27 Sep 2008
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COUNCIL TENANTS FACE 60% TORY HIKE IN ENERGY CHARGES
Heating and electricity charges to council tenants are to increase by a whopping 60% from 24 November to balance a council budget!
26 Sep 2008
Lib Dem Cllr Rosie Sharpley Stands Up for Mental Health at Party Conference
As the Liberal Democrat's prepare to debate mental health at their party conference, Goldsworth Park Councillor and Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson Rosie Sharpley took part in a 'Mad Hatters' protest held by mental health charity Rethink to show just how 'mad' mental health policy can be.
23 Sep 2008
Local Action for Westfield Residents
The Westfield Moor Lane Area Residents' Association took up Councillor Derek McCrum's suggestion for a petition concerning the proposed development of some 470 houses on Moor Lane. This resulted in 350+ signatures being collected in one week and being presented to Woking Borough Council.
22 Aug 2008
Lib Dems Support People of Zimbabwe
The Woking Liberal Democrats are bringing this motion to the Council to highlight and condemn the current political situation in Zimbabwe, as the strongest legal action we can take in support of the people of Zimbabwe, Zimbabweans in Woking and the UK, against the illegitimate government of Robert Mugabe.
19 Aug 2008
Pushing for Action at Victoria Arch
Cllr Ian Johnson and Cllr Sue Smith are pushing Network Rail for action to clear up Victoria Arch.
14 Jul 2008
Concerns about speeding traffic in Knaphill
Liberal Democrat Councillors in Knaphill are working with Surrey Police to organise a series of community speed watches.
9 Jul 2008
Pirbright Tunnel an unacceptable hazard
Local campaigner Mike Peel is pushing for action to improve Pirbright Tunnel.
8 Jun 2008
Council left on knife-edge after elections
The Conservatives held on to power in Woking by just eleven votes in May's Council elections after a significant swing to the Liberal Democrats.
2 May 2008
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