National News

Peter Carroll and Linda Cufley outside Sandgate Post Office

Post Office Closure Challenge

In the light of the closure or threat of closure to a number of Post Offices across Shepway, local Lib Dem Peter Carroll has written to the Post Office regulator PostWatch. Offices affected include Sandgate, Horn Street and the Park Road Office in Hythe.

1 Jul 2003
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Fighting for the right to swim

Local Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has written to the Manager of Folkestone Sports Centre asking if the womens only swimming sessions at the Folkestone Swimming Pool can be continued through the school holidays. Currently, these special sessions are withdrawn during school vacations. The letter is in response to a request from a number of local lady swimmers who think it is unfair that the service is suspended.

1 Jul 2003
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Michael Headley - Bedford Liberal Democrat Group Leader, Putnoe Borough Councillor

Lib Dems Push Positive Approach To Council

In response to a motion which criticised the elected Mayor, at last Wednesday's Council meeting, Lib Dems tabled an amendment calling for greater cooperation among councillors as well as laying down a set of proposals aimed at moving the borough forward in a positive direction.

1 Jul 2003
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GMOs - GOVERNMENTS GET TO CHOOSE

European MEPs are expected tomorrow (Wednesday) to give EU governments the right to severely restrict the growing of genetically modified crops in order to protect conventional or organic farmers from cross-contamination.

1 Jul 2003
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Credit where its due

There are several reasons why the Green Liberal Democrats should have an awards scheme. Firstly, the occasion should serve to raise the profile of the organisation itself. Secondly, the award-winners will be granted a title that they can hopefully use in their own subsequent campaigning (being able to put "Green Campaigner of the Year" or something similar on all your election literature isn't exactly going to do you any harm!).

JG
1 Jul 2003
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