Category Archives: West Dorset

Dr Sue Farrant calls for Fairer Taxes

Local Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate Dr Sue Farrant has been travelling around West Dorset with a giant cheque, meeting local residents to show them how much the average person would save under Liberal Democrat tax policies. Under the proposed tax … finish reading Dr Sue Farrant calls for Fairer Taxes

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A win-win way to tackle West Dorset’s empty homes

The Liberal Democrats have announced how they would bring a quarter of a million empty homes back into use, making homes available for people who need them and creating 65,000 jobs. There are 906 empty homes in West Dorset. Many … finish reading A win-win way to tackle West Dorset’s empty homes

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Dorset County Hospital Recovery Plan – demand for those responsible to be held to account

Dr Sue Farrant, Parliamentary Candidate for West Dorset Liberal Democrats has responded to the DCH Recovery Plan which was released this morning. “I am very pleased to see that the Plan’s focus is on maintaining good quality services which represent … finish reading Dorset County Hospital Recovery Plan – demand for those responsible to be held to account

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Albany Unit for adults with severe learning disabilities saved from closure

Residents of the Albany Unit, Castletown Way, Sherborne will be given the option of staying in there after all. Many months of pressure from a group of parents led by Mrs Rona Sturmey and with the help of Dr Sue … finish reading Albany Unit for adults with severe learning disabilities saved from closure

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Coldharbour Residents Welcome Hourly Bus Service

After a long campaign, Coldharbour residents have now been given a timetable for a new hourly bus service in the New Year. First buses have confirmed that the 58 Yeovil-Shaftsbury service will stop at Coldharbour from 4th January 2010. Local … finish reading Coldharbour Residents Welcome Hourly Bus Service

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Dr Sue Farrant backs campaign to save Breast Cancer Unit at DCH

Sue Farrant is fully behind the campaign to save the Breast Cancer Unit at Dorchester County Hospital.  Led by local Mum, Wendy Nightingale, the campaign has attracted massive public support. The petition, seen here, has now reached 6,000 signatures. Sue … finish reading Dr Sue Farrant backs campaign to save Breast Cancer Unit at DCH

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Lord Carlile Gives Lib Dems Food For Thought

Striking the right balance between protecting the rights of the individual and protecting the country from terrorism was on the menu at West Dorset Liberal Democrats’ annual dinner. Dr Sue Farrant, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate and nearly fifty diners … finish reading Lord Carlile Gives Lib Dems Food For Thought

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Sue Farrant Welcomes Lib Dem Plans for Fairer Taxes.

Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for West Dorset, Dr Sue Farrant, today welcomed the party’s new plans to bring in a fairer tax system. Under the Liberal Democrats no-one will pay a penny’s tax on the first £10,000 they earn each … finish reading Sue Farrant Welcomes Lib Dem Plans for Fairer Taxes.

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Dr Sue Farrant calls for DCH regulator to explain itself

Dr Sue Farrant has today written to Monitor, the NHS Foundation Hospital Trust regulator asking it to explain why it was not keeping closer scrutiny on the County Hospital during its first year of operation as a Foundation Trust. She … finish reading Dr Sue Farrant calls for DCH regulator to explain itself

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Coldharbour Residents Celebrate Victory in Bus Campaign

After a long campaign for a bus service to and from Coldharbour, at the eastern side of Sherborne, local residents are finally celebrating. First Somerset has said that the number 58 service will change its route from January 2010. The … finish reading Coldharbour Residents Celebrate Victory in Bus Campaign

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