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The state of iconic Keelmen's Hospital site in Newcastle could limited the interest of potential purchasers
Cllr Pauline Allen (Liberal Democrats) tonight raised with Newcastle City Council:
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Liberal Democrats in Newcastle passed below inflation council taxes for seven years. Labour has raised them at twice the rate of inflation over the last 5 years.
Cllr Greg Stone, who speaks for Newcastle Liberal Democrats on transport issues, was reminded by Facebook it was ten years ago yesterday that the last Liberal Democrats budget was passed by the…
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The council is weaker in our battle against health inequalities in Newcastle because Labour axing funds, short notice changes, poor decisions
There is no doubt last year has been very difficult for the Council. The staff have worked incredibly hard to keep the key services running as smoothly as possible in the city, Cllr Ali Avaei of the…
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Roads and pavements schemes in Newcastle with multiple areas rated as poor and deteriorating - Liberal Democrats would give repairs a much needed boost
Cllr Peter Lovatt (Liberal Democrats) spoke to Newcastle City Council tonight on road and pavements:
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Food not fireworks - Newcastle City Council can spend your council tax better than it does, says Liberal Democrats Councillor
Tonight's meeting of Newcastle City Council heard from Cllr Christine Morrissey, who said "I'd like to record my thanks as shadow cabinet member for children, education and skills to all staff…
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Budget has crushed hopes for small businesses as Chancellor has fallen short of what's needed.
"Small businesses across the country remain on the brink, while millions of workers remain excluded from Government support altogether, " said Christine Jardine MP, Treasury Spokesperson for the…
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Today's Budget: Don't Scrap Green Homes Grant, Liberal Democrats tell Chancellor
According to reports the Government is to withdraw funding for the scheme that aims to support people in retrofitting their homes to cut bills and reduce emissions.
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Opposition Liberal Democrats in Newcastle to propose Budget amendments to limit council tax rise, protect blue badge parking for the disabled, and prioritise community responses to the pandemic and food poverty
Newcastle City Council's Liberal Democrats Opposition will set out a series of amendments at Wednesday's Budget to set a lower council tax increase than the Labour administration's planned 4.95%…
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Liberal Democrats propose a 6-month revenue lost scheme for small businesses to offset their fixed costs - "furlough for SMEs"
The Liberal Democrats are proposing a German style revenue loss scheme to compensate small businesses for fixed costs incurred during the pandemic. Such a scheme has already proved successful in…
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Beijing 2022 boycott: Government response shows lack of regard for athletes who are deeply troubled by genocide being committed against Uyghur minority
Jamie Stone MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Sport, has criticised the Government's response to his request in Parliament for a commitment to supporting…
