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Category Archives: West Dorset
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
Posted in News, Sherborne, West Dorset
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Sue Farrant pledges to “do her bit” for British Armed Forces
Sue met with representatives from The Royal British Legion at the recent Liberal Democrat party conference in Bournemouth where she was presented with a copy of the Legion’s manifesto for the next general election. The manifesto sets out priorities for … finish reading Sue Farrant pledges to “do her bit” for British Armed Forces
Posted in News, West Dorset
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Helping Dorchester’s Young People
Supporting and working with Dorchester’s young people has been a major priority of local Lib Dem Councillors in recent years. This year has seen the culmination of several projects including: the Skate Park, which seems to have been used virtually … finish reading Helping Dorchester’s Young People
Posted in Dorchester, West Dorset
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Closure of Women’s Refuge Just the Start
Just a few months after being re-elected Dorset County Council’s Conservatives are already busy cutting services. Over the summer they announced plans to close the Weymouth Women’s Refuge. A cross-party campaign was launched involving several Lib Dem Councillors including Ros … finish reading Closure of Women’s Refuge Just the Start
Posted in West Dorset
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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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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
Posted in Dorchester, News, West Dorset
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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
Posted in News, Sherborne, West Dorset
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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
Posted in News, Sherborne, West Dorset
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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
Posted in Bridport, Dorchester, News, West Dorset
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The Liberal Democrats’ five point plan to Change Dorset for the Better
Double the number of elderly people able to receive care at home. Under the Conservatives “Dorset is the lowest performing local authority … We lag behind every other Council” in the amount of support provided to help elderly people live … finish reading The Liberal Democrats’ five point plan to Change Dorset for the Better
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