Spelthorne News

Spelthorne Liberal Democrats Tory U-turn on Moore Lane Crossing in Ashford

Spelthorne withdraw objection to Moor Lane Rail Crossing. Very suddenly.

Cllr McIlroy (Conservative) has broken his promises Spelthorne Liberal Democrats were dumbfounded on hearing the news that, rather abruptly on Friday afternoon last, Spelthorne Council at the Public Enquiry, decided to withdraw its objection to Network Rail's proposal, to close the Moor Lane Railway crossing on a permanent basis. This decision came as the Enquiry was entering its closing stages having commenced back on 19 January some eleven days previously.

22 Feb 2021
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Lib Dem logo bird projected on blockwork

Spelthorne Liberal Democrats step up to support Disadvantaged Pupils during Lockdown

Councillors are using their local grants to support this Using the Better Neighbourhood Grants given to Councillors every year, Spelthorne Liberal Democrats have focused on providing computers for vulnerable and disadvantaged students to facilitate remote working and improve provision in schools. Staff in Schools have been going above and beyond to provide the best quality education during these difficult circumstances and it was important to support that in this regard.

20 Feb 2021
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Spelthorne Liberal Democrats Surrey PCC Vote

PCC goes ahead with Council Tax increase despite votes against

A two-thirds majority of the whole Committee was required to stop this Cllr Paul Kennedy, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner, has criticized the decision of Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner David Munro to press ahead with a 5.5% increase in his council tax precept, ignoring the concerns of the Surrey Police and Crime Panel and the public.

17 Feb 2021
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Nine Lib Dem Spelthorne Councillors. Left to right: Michele Gibson, Suraj Gyawali, Lawrence Nichols, Kathy Grant, Jolyon Caplin, Harry Boparai, John Turner, Sandra Dunn, Chris Bateson.

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