Lib Dem candidate chosen for Ashford East By Election
The Liberal Democrats have chosen Diane Appleby as their candidate for the Ashford East by election to be held on 23rd October 2008.
3 Oct 2008
Spelthorne News
Spelthorne's New 20-Year Development Plan - Lib Dems give evidence
The long public enquiry into Spelthorne's new development plan (also known as the Local Development Framework or LDF for short) has come to its end following three weeks of hearings. Lib Dems have challenged the plan as being a developers' charter.
19 Sep 2008
Permission granted to convert Chubb House to hotel
Planning permission has been granted to convert Chubb House into a hotel. The development, which will also include some additional office space, is the key element in the regeneration plan for Sunbury Cross.
18 Sep 2008
Drinks' carton recycling facilities added to five Spelthorne bring sites
Spelthorne Council has introduced carton recycling facilities into five sites in the Borough. Cllr Caroline Nichols has welcomed this addition to recycling facilities, having campaigned for the introduction of this scheme for over 15 months.
4 Aug 2008
Ashford College site to be redeveloped despite local protests
Spelthorne's Planning Committee has agreed on a majority vote to the demolition of the historic Spelthorne College building and its replacement with a massive modern, glass and steel structure. The three Liberal Councillors on the committee all voted against the scheme.
1 Aug 2008
Giving power to people and communities
In early July Nick Clegg gave a major speech to the Local Government Association on giving power to people and communities. Local decision making is a core value for Liberal Democrats and something that differentiates us from the Conservatives and Labour.
3 Jul 2008
