Category Archives: Rural West Dorset

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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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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Improving Sherborne Bus Services

Posted on 11 March 2010 by Amy Tatum

After the welcomed response by local residents to the change to the 58 service, which now stops at Coldharbour roundabout, Dr Sue Farrant has concerns about the impact this has now had on people in the Newland/Oborne Road area. Dr … finish reading Improving Sherborne Bus Services

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Affordable Housing Need Grows

Posted on 16 November 2008 by Andrew McLean

A roof over one’s head is a basic need. Sadly, all too many people in West Dorset simply can’t take it for granted. Fact: In the year to March 2008, 61 households were accepted by West Dorset District Council as … finish reading Affordable Housing Need Grows

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Protecting Rural Life: Saving Post Offices

Posted on 25 February 2007 by Andrew McLean

Up to half of all our rural post offices are facing closure as the Government cuts its £150 million a year grant and closes the Post Office Card Account. “Our post offices provide a vital lifeline in many villages where … finish reading Protecting Rural Life: Saving Post Offices

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A Quiet Countryside

Posted on 24 February 2007 by Andrew McLean

Cllr Caroline Payne and Gil Streets Beaminster Cllr Caroline Payne and Gil Streets are working together to keep our countryside safe and quiet from the threat posed by a new law to make Byways Open to All Traffic (B.O.A.T.S.) “We … finish reading A Quiet Countryside

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More Police needed in Rural West Dorset

Posted on 4 February 2005 by Andrew McLean

Mark Oaten MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary joined Justine McGuinness, Lib Dem Parliamentary spokesperson for West Dorset, today in calling for more Police Officers for rural West Dorset. Speaking after meeting local police officers and “walking the beat” in … finish reading More Police needed in Rural West Dorset

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Supermarkets’ profits slammed

Posted on 24 August 2004 by Andrew McLean

West Dorset Liberal Democrats today slammed supermarkets’ profits as “excessive” and called for a better deal for local farmers. Supermarket profits have risen by 300% during the last 15 years. In the same period, their directors have reaped an astonishing … finish reading Supermarkets’ profits slammed

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33 Local Public Phone Boxes Under Threat

Posted on 16 May 2004 by Andrew McLean

Local campaigner, Justine McGuinness has found out that at least 33 public phone boxes across West Dorset are in danger of being axed by BT. Local residents have only got 10 days left to voice any concerns about losing their … finish reading 33 Local Public Phone Boxes Under Threat

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Save Our School Buses

Posted on 27 April 2004 by Andrew McLean

As the Summer term starts local Liberal Democrat campaigner, Justine McGuinness, warned that free school buses for children in rural West Dorset were under threat by Government plans to abolish free school buses. The Government plans to remove free travel … finish reading Save Our School Buses

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