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Recent updates

  • Article: Nov 24, 2011
    By John Evans in Letter emailed to Telford & Wrekin Borough Council: planning.control@telford.gov.uk

    'Dear Sirs,

    We, in our capacity as members of the local branch of the Liberal Democrat Party, wish to object to the proposed developments outlined below:-

    TWC/2011/0821 - an outline application for ~285 houses on land at Wellington Road (Grove Farm);

    TWC/2011/0827 - an outline application for ~215 dwellings on land to north of Audley Avenue;

  • Article: Sep 30, 2011

    MINUTES OF MEETING

    Civic Offices Darby House Telford

    13th July 2011

    Proposed Abattoir and meat/food processing plant at the Maxell Site Apley Telford

    Present:

    Councillor Karen Blundell - Apley Castle Ward

    Councillor Bill Tomlinson - Shawbirch Ward

    John Freeman, resident of Apley

    Corin Crane - Telford and Wrekin Council, Economic Development

  • Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
    Article: Sep 21, 2011

    In his keynote speech to the Liberal Democrat Conference, Party Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has outlined his goals for the Government and the country over the coming years. He reiterated his commitment to liberal values on the environment and human rights and his determination to ensure a fair chance for every child, saying "every child can do good things, great things, if only we give them the opportunities they deserve."

  • Article: Aug 1, 2011
    By Cllr. Karen Blundell in Apley Castle Focus

    Apley Castle Focus Summer 2011 p2

  • Building an energy efficient house.
    Article: Jul 13, 2011
    By Irene Evans

    PRESS RELEASE

    START

    'At a meeting this week of Newport Liberal democrats a plethora of building plans for Newport were discussed.

    Members gave the old Audco/Gas Works brownfield site a thumbs up as it was central to town facilities, (not on the outskirts) and had a mixture of types in the 61 houses. Concerns were raised however about increasing traffic near to 3 town schools.

  • Article: Jun 22, 2011
    In http://lawleyoverdale.org.uk/2011/06/your-parish-council-needs-you/

    Lawley & Overdale Parish Council is looking to co-opt:

    '

    Following the recent local elections held on 5th May 2011 there are 3 vacancies on the Parish Council. We are looking for 3 people to be co-opted onto the Parish Council.

    If you are interested in applying for one of the vacancies, please write a letter of interest and send to: Sharon George, Parish Clerk, Lawley & Overdale Parish Council, The Carpenter Centre, Oak Road, Overdale, Telford, TF3 5BT or email to lawleyandoverdaleclerk@btconnect.com.

  • Article: Apr 26, 2011
    In www.yestofairervotes.org

    Watch this great video by Yes to Fairer Votes supporter Tim Longman to see how easy and fair AV really is.


  • Article: Apr 26, 2011
    In www.yestofairervotes.org
  • Document: Apr 23, 2011
    133.63 KiB drawing or desktop publishing document

    Note the number of party nominees to Borough who did not bother standing for their community Parish or Town council e.g. Tories, Labour and TAWPA did not put up anyone for Lawley & Overdale Parish Council. What does that tell you about their community priorities?

  • Document: Apr 23, 2011
    149.23 KiB drawing or desktop publishing document

    Note the number of party nominees to Borough who did not bother standing for their community Parish or Town council e.g. Tories, Labour and TAWPA did not put up anyone for Lawley & Overdale Parish Council. What does that tell you about their community priorities?