National News - Rushcliffe Liberal Democrats

Fairtrade stall in Epsom High St with cartoon board for photos

Epsom residents sign up to Fairtrade

Over 650 residents have petitioned in support of the proposal that Epsom & Ewell should become a Fairtrade town. The Epsom and Ewell Fairtrade Forum set up by Councillor Jonathan Lees is actively working towards obtaining this status for the Borough. A "Fairtrade Town" can include any community that has made a commitment to supporting Fair Trade, consequently supporting disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries. There are now over 100 Fairtrade Towns in the U.K. The Epsom and Ewell Fairtrade Forum represents all those residents who would like to join them in meeting a few achievable targets.

15 Mar 2005

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Gill Sponsors Bill in Parliament to Protect Small Shops

New figures released by the Liberal Democrats show that since 1997 over 20,000 specialist shops including bakeries, butchers and corner shops have closed, at an estimated rate of around 50 per week.

14 Mar 2005

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Liberal Democrats Announce Real Alternative For A Fairer Health Service

The Liberal Democrats have today launch their new plans to cut unfair health charges - including providing free eye and dental checks, and conducting a thorough independent review of the prescription charge regime. The announcement is part of the Liberal Democrats' comprehensive health policy package aimed at delivering a quality health service close to home by freeing front-line staff from Government meddling.

14 Mar 2005

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Liberal Democrats Announce Real Alternative For A Fairer Health Service

The Liberal Democrats today launched their new plans to cut unfair health charges - including providing free eye and dental checks, and conducting a thorough independent review of the prescription charge regime.

14 Mar 2005

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Upper High Street Development

Regeneration of the Upper High Street shopping area in Epsom is being aimed at by council planners. A recent proposal from developers to build on part of the car park, as well as the adjoining Allam's garage and Iceland store, was approved by a government inspector after being rejected by Epsom & Ewell's planning committee. This could not go ahead, because the car park is owned by the Borough Council. However to try and attract more shoppers into the town centre, the planners are now considering an alternative development as a supermarket, by new site owners Helical Bar.

14 Mar 2005

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Local Liberal Democrats Call For All Party Support for Mobile Phone Mast Bill

This week, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip, Andrew Stunell MP will present a bill to Parliament that aims to bring mobile phone masts under strict planning control and bring in the 'precautionary principle', giving extra safeguards for schools, homes, and medical facilities from the risk of excessive radiation.

14 Mar 2005

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Epsom residents sign up to Fairtrade

Gill Sponsors Bill in Parliament to Protect Small Shops

Liberal Democrats Announce Real Alternative For A Fairer Health Service

Liberal Democrats Announce Real Alternative For A Fairer Health Service

Upper High Street Development

Local Liberal Democrats Call For All Party Support for Mobile Phone Mast Bill

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