Author Archives: Andrew McLean

People say NO to new Council offices

Conservative-run West Dorset District Council says it has consulted everyone about plans to build itself new Council offices. Strange then that the public meeting organised by Dr Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, was packed out with hundreds of people … finish reading People say NO to new Council offices

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Shadow Defence Secretary in West Dorset

Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary calls for Veterans Charter and warns that the future of the RAF is in doubt Nick Harvey, MP for North Devon and Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary was in West Dorset last Friday to meet … finish reading Shadow Defence Secretary in West Dorset

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Tree planting in Dorchester

Sue Farrant supports Dorchester and Weymouth Greenpeace as they plant a Cox’s Orange Pippin alongside the allotments at Riverside Walk. The Dorchester tree is twinned with one at Sipson, birthplace of the Cox’s Orange Pippin and now the proposed site … finish reading Tree planting in Dorchester

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Call for more psychiatric care in conflict zones

Dr Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for West Dorset, today called for more psychiatric services to be provided to front line troops. Sue Farrant served in the Army herself after leaving school and is an active campaigner for better … finish reading Call for more psychiatric care in conflict zones

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Sue Farrant demands pay rise for servicemen

West Dorset Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate, Dr Sue Farrant is part of the Liberal Democrat campaign to pay servicemen an extra £6,000 per year. Sue Farrant is backing Nick Clegg, the Liberal Democrat leader in launching ‘Don’t short change our … finish reading Sue Farrant demands pay rise for servicemen

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Lib Dems say NO to New Council Offices

At West Dorset’s Council meeting on 16 July, the Conservatives over-rode Liberal Democrat objections and agreed to spend more than £12 million on new offices in Charles Street, Dorchester. Dr Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for West Dorset believes … finish reading Lib Dems say NO to New Council Offices

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Have Your Say on Longburton Depot

The old Council depot in Longburton has been an eyesore in a prime site since 2004. Now the District Council is planning to sell it off for industrial use. It’s not often that a parcel of publicly-owned land in the … finish reading Have Your Say on Longburton Depot

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Supporting Our Soldiers – Comfort Boxes Appeal

The West Dorset Liberal Democrats are joining local campaigners in collecting items to be sent over to our soldiers and medical staff in Afghanistan. They are serving in very difficult conditions and this is a great opportunity to send our … finish reading Supporting Our Soldiers – Comfort Boxes Appeal

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Lib Dems Join Local Residents in Fight for Bus Service

Local Liberal Democrats are supporting a campaign by a group of Sherborne for a bus service for the Coldharbour area of town. Sue Farrant, West Dorset’s Parliamentary Candidate, joined local resident Jan Ross in leading this campaign, arguing that many … finish reading Lib Dems Join Local Residents in Fight for Bus Service

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Election results

West Dorset’s Liberal Democrats are celebrating after the County Council election results. In many other places, including neighbouring Devon, Cornwall and Hampshire, the Conservatives have gained from the volatile national situation and the collapse of the Labour party. Here West … finish reading Election results

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