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20 Most Recent News Stories
ANGER AT CHANGES TO BUS SERVICE 75
Mon 13th Oct 2008
Patchway Liberal Democrat Councillors Geoff and Jan Woodley, supported by Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate John Kiely have attacked plans by First Group to cut the route of the bus service number 75 from parts of Patchway altogether. The plans will also see the bus service terminate at the Centre in Bristol, leaving local bus passengers having to get a second bus for journeys onto Hartcliffe and Bedminister.
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Read "ANGER AT CHANGES TO BUS SERVICE 75" in full (281 words).
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By Election - Filton
Thu 4th Sep 2008
A parish council by-election has been called in Charborough ward, Filton following the resignation of David Bell (Con) due to lack of attendance over the past year. The election takes place on Thursday 2nd October 2008.
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Read "By Election - Filton" in full (150 words).
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Lib Dem's win in Downend by-election
Sat 23rd Aug 2008
Downend Liberal Democrats are celebrating the election of their excellent new Councillor, Craig Whittaker in the Downend West by-election. Craig stood on a platform of saving local bus services cuts, improved cleansing at the Willows shopping centre and reducing rat run traffic. We also heard directly from Downend residents their anger at rising taxes and household bills. Many local residents expressed surprise that the Tory run Council failed to put forward a candidate, maybe they did not want to have to explain why their Parliamentary Candidate voted to downgrade Frenchay?
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Read "Lib Dem's win in Downend by-election" in full (130 words).
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Lib Dems join a 'Preparing the Way' ceremony at the new airport development
Wed 30th Jul 2008
John Kiely was delighted to have been invited by local Lib Dem Cllrs Jan and Geoff Woodley to a ceremony on the airfield to mark the building of the new development by Bovis homes. The ceremony was organised by St Chad's and Patchway Baptist Church with a number of other local Churches. We were all made to feel very welcome by those in attendance and it was a brilliant sunny and warm Sunday afternoon.
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Read "Lib Dems join a 'Preparing the Way' ceremony at the new airport development" (74 words).
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Tory Councillor joins Lib Dems
Sat 26th Jul 2008
A former Conservative Councillor has left their party and join the Lib Dems. She tells a story very familiar to local Lib Dems of the South Glos Tory Leadership being out of touch. She was told not to speak up for her community on an issue of importance to her. Knowing that the Lib Dems want their Cllrs to speak up for their communities, she joined us.
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Read "Tory Councillor joins Lib Dems" (67 words).
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KIELY CALLS FOR MORTGAGE SUPPORT
Sun 20th Jul 2008
Former Chair of the West of England Housing partnership John Kiely has written to the Prime Minister to ask for mortgage support for hard pressed homeowners facing mortgage default. John says that whilst he welcomes calls led by the Lib Dems to buy up some of the surplus new houses being built, he also wants to see some of the £50 billion 'earmarked' for the banks to be used to support homeowners in danger of losing their homes. John adds "Its far better for those facing the prospect of defaulting on their mortgages to get some financial help to save them from eviction. I am sure that it will be cheaper in the long run and keep families and communities together. With 1.7m families already waiting for social housing, Labour have failed to make available significant numbers of public rented houses for those in need. I hope that the Government will act on my suggestion to save a lot of mortgage misery."
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Read "KIELY CALLS FOR MORTGAGE SUPPORT" (162 words).
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STREET LIGHT ACTION FOR STAPLE HILL
Thu 17th Jul 2008
Keen cyclist and campaigner Joel Hirst is calling on the Council to install lights on the Staple Hill part of the cyclepath. Joel adds "On the Bristol side of the track there are street lights installed, but when you pass into South Glos they stop, for safety reasons in the winter we need them, so I'm asking the Council to light the way and get some installed."
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Read "STREET LIGHT ACTION FOR STAPLE HILL" (67 words).
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Lib Dems object to Avonmouth incinerator plan
Wed 16th Jul 2008
Lib Dem PPC John Kiely has written to the South Glos Conservative Leader to ask that the Council do not join with Bristol City Council in building a mass burn incinerator at Avonmouth. The Council is currently in a consortium with the other former Avon Councils and they are working on a PFI bid to build a mass burn rubbish incinerator at Avonmouth.
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Read "Lib Dems object to Avonmouth incinerator plan" in full (181 words).
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JOHN IN VISIT TO BRADLEY STOKE FESTIVAL
Sat 7th Jun 2008
John Kiely made a visit to the Bradley Stoke Festival on Saturday 7th June 2008, he visited several stalls, spoke with the Police about local issues and witnessed the south face of Bradley Stoke (a huge climbing wall). John adds" It was a beautiful sunny day and the festival was packed with people really enjoying themselves, the atmosphere was great."
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Read "JOHN IN VISIT TO BRADLEY STOKE FESTIVAL" (60 words).
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LIB DEMS question Aztec Roundabout Consultation
Fri 23rd May 2008
There is no doubt that the Aztec roundabout is the most heavily used in our area; so any plans to alter it would surely merit a major consultation exercise. Not according to the Highways dept at Conservative led South Glos Council who believe a 'yellow' sign on the roundabout is sufficient.
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Read "LIB DEMS question Aztec Roundabout Consultation" in full (239 words).
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Protect our Local Heritage
Mon 19th May 2008
John Kiely the newly appointed Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Filton and Bradley Stoke Constituency (which includes Winterbourne) has joined the protest against the demolition of Wyvern Cottage in Watley's End,Winterbourne.
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Read "Protect our Local Heritage" in full (138 words).
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SAVE OUR BUS SERVICE
Tue 13th May 2008
At a time when congestion and traffic pollution are reaching a critical level, First group have decided to end some Downend bus services and offer a restricted timetable on others.
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Read "SAVE OUR BUS SERVICE" in full (252 words).
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Sandra Helps Charity
Mon 5th May 2008
Well done to Cllr Sandra Hobson (Bradley Stoke, Town Council) who helped the Marie Stopes charity event in Bristol on Mayday Bank holiday. Sandra is a keen supporter of this charity and wanted to play her part in raising money for their work in supporting women. Well done to Sandra and all the others who took part in this important event!
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Read "Sandra Helps Charity" in full (70 words).
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NHS Dentist Campaign Taken to the Top
Fri 14th Sep 2007
Brighton is bracing itself for the arrival of thousands of Liberal Democrats for the party's annual conference next week. Amongst those attending from our region will be Northavon MP Steve Webb and local campaigner Emma Bone.
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Read "NHS Dentist Campaign Taken to the Top" in full (196 words).
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