Category Archives: Bridport

West Dorset Schools getting extra £617,000 thanks to Lib Dems

Posted on 2 January 2012 by Andrew McLean

A key policy at the last General Election for the Lib Dems was to bring in a ‘Pupil Premium’ to help children from poorer backgrounds get a better education. Last autumn Liberal Democrats in government were able to announce that … finish reading West Dorset Schools getting extra £617,000 thanks to Lib Dems

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Bringing Justice Back to Local Communities

Posted on 1 January 2012 by Andrew McLean

For the last 18 months Lib Dem-run Bridport Town Council has been supporting a pioneering project to bring local restorative justice to our community, by way of Community Justice Panels (CJPs). The idea was introduced by Cllr. Dave Rickard who … finish reading Bringing Justice Back to Local Communities

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Keep it local on May 5th

Posted on 1 April 2011 by Andrew McLean

In the Council Elections on May 5th you can’t change the Government but you can stop the new Council Offices being built. So Vote to a 10% cutin the District’sCouncil Tax to keeping openDay Care Centres to saving SchoolCrossing Patrols … finish reading Keep it local on May 5th

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Bridport public meeting results in another ‘NO’ for new Council offices

Posted on 20 April 2010 by Amy Tatum

The second public meeting to discuss West Dorset District Council’s plans for a brand new headquarters at the Charles Street site in Dorchester attracted an audience of 80 people at Bridport Town Hall last night. Dr Sue Farrant, the Liberal … finish reading Bridport public meeting results in another ‘NO’ for new Council offices

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Dr Sue Farrant Visits Rethink Art Exhibition in Bridport

Posted on 16 April 2010 by Amy Tatum

Dr Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for West Dorset, visited the Arts Centre in Bridport this week to view an exhibition organised by Rethink, the national mental health charity. Accompanied by former Liberal Democrat leader, Paddy Ashdown, Sue Farrant … finish reading Dr Sue Farrant Visits Rethink Art Exhibition in Bridport

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Election results

Posted on 6 June 2009 by Andrew McLean

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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Town Council Byelection

Posted on 18 March 2009 by Andrew McLean

Bridport Liberal Democrats have chosen local campaigner Focus Team member Harry Britton to fight the Town Council by election on 2nd April. Harry lives in Bridport with his wife Jill. An active member of the Bridport Environment Group, Harry is … finish reading Town Council Byelection

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Keep Mountjoy School In Bridport

Posted on 6 March 2009 by Andrew McLean

Bridport Lib Dems are backing the Friends of Mountjoy’s campaign to build a new school in Bridport. At their last Council meeting, Bridport Lib Dem Town Councillors unanimously rejected the county’s plans to move the school to Beaminster and urged … finish reading Keep Mountjoy School In Bridport

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Coast Road Cats Eyes and White Lines

Posted on 6 March 2009 by Andrew McLean

Lib Dems have been campaigning to restore the cats’ eyes and road markings which were – incredibly – removed during the resurfacing of the Coast Road. At last the County Council has seen sense and has agreed to do it. … finish reading Coast Road Cats Eyes and White Lines

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Micro-generation now!

Posted on 16 November 2008 by Andrew McLean

Liberal Democrats at West Dorset District Council are campaigning for planning authorities to grant permission for more energy micro-generation such as photo-voltaic panels to be allowed on listed buildings. Planners at West Dorset have rejected a number of recent applications … finish reading Micro-generation now!

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