Letter to Anthony Steen
Dear Anthony,
MT
20 Oct 2004
National News
Tories betray Surrey's Greenbelt
Conservatives on Surrey County Council have refused to amend the Surrey Structure Plan to delete the proposal to build new housing in the green belt north east of Guildford. Liberal Democrats believe that keeping this proposal in the plan, even as a last resort will set a very dangerous precedent that may result in further threats to Surrey's green belt.
19 Oct 2004
Lurke Street Car Park Faces Increase In Short Stay Parking Charges
For the third year running shoppers are being given an unwanted Christmas bonus. Lurke Street car parking charges are to increase yet again.
18 Oct 2004
Democracy Losing Out In Race For Planning Applications
Lib Dem councillors called this week for assurances that members of the public will not have their rights curtailed as a result of the reduction in the scope of the applications that are heard by the Planning Committee.
18 Oct 2004
Lib Dems Stop Labour Dither Over Fares Increase
A decision to increase bus fares for pensioners has been challenged by the borough council Scrutiny committee, following a proposal by Lib Dem leader Michael Headley, despite efforts by Labour members to delay the decision.
18 Oct 2004
UKIP candidate really a right wing Conservative says Totnes Lib Dem
Commenting on the decision by the UKIP to select their leader Roger Knapman to contest the Totnes Constituency at the next General Election, Totnes Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Mike Treleaven, said:
18 Oct 2004