Thurrock Liberal Democrats

Campaigning for a cleaner, greener and safer Thurrock

20 Most Recent News Stories

Read Carys' submission to Thurrock Council in objection to proposed Chafford phone masts New!

Tue 9th Mar 2010

Re: Application No 10/00072/RDG

 Mobile phone mast. (photography: Matt Raines)

Read "Read Carys' submission to Thurrock Council in objection to proposed Chafford phone masts" in full (518 words).

Thurrock Lib Dems call for 'A Fair Deal for Armed Forces'

Mon 1st Mar 2010

Carys Davis PPC and the Thurrock Liberal Democrats have today launched an online petition, 'Fair Deal for Armed Forces.'

 Soldier wearing helmet

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Carys urges Thurrock residents to support Ngage

Sun 21st Feb 2010

Thurrock Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Carys Davis, has today called on residents to back Ngage's petition against funding cuts.

Read "Carys urges Thurrock residents to support Ngage" in full (165 words).

Liberal Democrats announce funding boost for Thurrock schools

Tue 2nd Feb 2010

The Liberal Democrats have announced a major funding commitment to improving education across the country, a move that would see Thurrock schools receive a boost of over £8m a year.

 Lib Dem Prospective Parliamentary Candidate Carys Davis (photography: Earnshaw Palmer)

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PRISON SHIP FOR TILBURY? - EXPENSIVE AND INEFFECTIVE, SAY LIB DEMS

Sun 24th Jan 2010

Liberal Democrat prospective parliamentary candidate for Thurrock, Carys Davis, has torpedoed Labour's criticisms re proposed prison ships off Tilbury. The Conservatives are considering reintroducing prison ships to help deal with prison overcrowding.

Read "PRISON SHIP FOR TILBURY? - EXPENSIVE AND INEFFECTIVE, SAY LIB DEMS" in full (117 words).

NEW LIB DEM CANDIDATE FOR THURROCK SELECTED

Sun 17th Jan 2010

Thurrock Liberal Democrats are pleased to announce the selection of Carys Davis as their parliamentary candidate.

 Carys photo 2 (photography: Earnshaw Palmer)

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MEP visit boosts local campaign

Thu 24th Apr 2008

Chafford Liberal Democrats campaign received a boost over the weekend when Andrew Duff, the party's Member of the European Parliament called to shore up support. He was seen canvassing in North Stifford and other parts of Chafford Hundred where the Liberal Democrats are expecting to regain the seat they lost in 2004.

 Lib Dem Focus Team with MEP for East of England

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Liberal Democrat Manfesto 2008

Thu 24th Apr 2008

Thurrock is a lovely place to live and work. Liberal Democrats want to make it more attractive to indviduals, families, professionals and thriving businesses. However there are serious inadequacies with respect to the strategic planning for appropriate infrastructural development and essential services for existing residents and the impending housing expansion and accompanying population growth in the area.

Read "Liberal Democrat Manfesto 2008" in full (796 words).

Council Tax Hitting The Vulnerable With Three Million Poor Families Paying Too Much

Mon 17th Mar 2008

Thurrock Liberal Democrats are renewing their campaign calling for council tax to be scrapped council and replaced with a tax based on a person's ability to pay, to avoid the need for complex means-tested benefits like Council Tax Benefit (CTB).

Read "Council Tax Hitting The Vulnerable With Three Million Poor Families Paying Too Much " in full (359 words).

Labour's failure to combat fuel poverty hits Thurrock's pensioners

Mon 28th Jan 2008

Thurrock Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to protect pensioners in Thurrock from energy price rises. This comes after figures showed that recent increases in the cost of electricity and gas are set to wipe out pensioners' winter fuel payment.

 Pensioner

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Thurrock Labour MP urged to abandon support for crazy ID cards plan

Mon 28th Jan 2008

The Government's data disaster over confidential and child benefit records shows why plans for Identity Cards must be scrapped, say Thurrock Liberal Democrats.

Read "Thurrock Labour MP urged to abandon support for crazy ID cards plan" in full (386 words).

Thank You from Election Candidates

Fri 11th May 2007

I would like to thank all the residents of Chafford and North Stifford who voted for the Liberal Democrats last Thursday. Although I did not win on this occasion, I will endeavour to continue the hard work for our area.

Read "Thank You from Election Candidates" in full (234 words).

Thurrock Lib Dems Launch Local Election Manifesto

Thu 12th Apr 2007

Thurrock Liberal Democrats today unveiled their manifesto for the local elections,which can be viewed on-line at www.thurrocklibdems.org.uk/manifesto2007/

 Earnshaw Palmer - Hard working campaigner for Thurrock (photography: Earnshaw Palmer)

Read "Thurrock Lib Dems Launch Local Election Manifesto" in full (265 words).

Parish Councils Will Restore Democratic Accountability in Thurrock

Tue 10th Apr 2007

Liberal Democrats are calling for the introduction of Parish Councils in Thurrock.

Read "Parish Councils Will Restore Democratic Accountability in Thurrock" in full (647 words).

Lib Dems Celebrate Victory in Devonshire Road Safety Campaign

Mon 5th Mar 2007

Thurrock Liberal Democrats Road Safety Campaign on Devonshire Road received a massive boost from a reputable International Logistics company which upheld their complaint about their petrol tankers using Devonshire Road as a thoroughfare.

Read "Lib Dems Celebrate Victory in Devonshire Road Safety Campaign" in full (454 words).

Liberal Democrats Campaign for Primary Care Centre On Chafford

Thu 1st Mar 2007

Chafford Liberal Democrats are now leading a campaign for a new Primary Care Centre on the estate.

 Earnshaw Palmer collecting petition signatories

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Liberal Democrats looking forward to an eventful 2007

Sun 21st Jan 2007

Thurrock Liberal Democrats have started the year with some exciting activities continuing with their road safety and health campaigns as well as fighting for a fair share of public services for Thurrock residents. We will scrutinise the Council's activities and hold elected members to account when they are remiss in their duties.

Read "Liberal Democrats looking forward to an eventful 2007" in full (77 words).

Lib Dems Embark on Road Safety Campaign

Wed 22nd Nov 2006

Thurrock Liberal Democrats have launched a massive road safety campaign by sending two road safety petitions to Thurrock Council and separate letters calling on the Leader of the Council and Essex Police to take immediate action to stop the regular and flagrant violations of weight restrictions by HGVs including petrol tankers on Devonshire Road on Chafford Hundred.

Read "Lib Dems Embark on Road Safety Campaign " in full (565 words).

Lib Dems Voice Concerns Over PCT Reconfiguration in South Essex

Mon 23rd Oct 2006

"Thurrock Liberal Democrats have expressed concerns about the cost and impact of the recent reconfiguration of Primary Care Trusts in South Essex.

Read "Lib Dems Voice Concerns Over PCT Reconfiguration in South Essex" in full (299 words).

Thurrock Gazette petition

Wed 15th Mar 2006

The Liberal Democrats has started a petition urging the Thurrock Gazette to deliver across the whole of Chafford Hundred. Currently many households do not receive the paper.

Read "Thurrock Gazette petition" in full (115 words).

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