'We will invest £750k in our parks' say Lib Dems
Newport Liberal Democrats, alongside launching a campaign against neglect to local play parks, have revealed their plans to invest £750,000 in play areas over a five year period if they regain administration of the council after the local elections next year.
Read moreLib Dems launch campaign to stop play park cuts
Lib Dems launch campaign to put an end to the city council closing local play parks.
Employees need clarity for the future
Newport, Wales – Paul Halliday, Welsh Liberal Democrat candidate for Newport East has called on Tata Steel to be clear and upfront with employees after their decision to sell their UK steel interests. Speaking about the news Paul Halliday said:
“This news brings a lot of uncertainty to employees working for Tata steel. The site at Llanwern continues to be a major employer in the region and this news has far reaching consequences. Right now we need to make sure Tata are as clear as possible with employees about their future.”
COUNCIL say NO to crossing
A campaign to get a crossing point built on Caerleon Road close to the junction with Beaufort Road has been rejected by Newport Council.
Local residents for some time have voiced concerns that there is no safe crossing point along this part of Caerleon Road. The Council in their reply have said a lack of money and physical site constraints mean a crossing cannot be provided.
Questions Raised Over Eastfield Road
Residents around Eastfield Road have raised concerns over the development of eight one bedroom flats on the site of a number of former garages.
St Julians Rd trees to be replaced
A managed programme to replace the horse chestnut trees in the central reservation in St Julian’s Rd is under way.
Read moreCaerleon Road crossing plea turned down
Residents asked Ed Townsend to explore whether a crossing point could be provided along Caerleon Road close the junction with Beaufort Road.
Read more10 years on and Lib Dem ‘scrap the tolls’ campaign wins backing from other parties
Liberal Democrats who have been campaigning to scrap the Severn bridge tolls for more than 10 years, have won surprise backing for their campaign from other political parties.
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