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‘AV Benefits People Not Parties: More Voter Choice Means More Democracy’, Says Peterborough MEP

The  European Parliament’s leading specialist on electoral reform says that Britain its chance to modernise its democracy at the referendum in a week’s time. Andrew Duff, who is the Liberal Democrat MEP for Peterborough, urges all progressive forces to unite behind a Yes vote. In a statement today he says: "The ... [ more ]

ARSON CONCERNS IN COVERDALE WALK

Residents living in and around Ainsdale Drive and Foxcovert Road have contacted the South Werrington and North Gunthorpe FOCUS Team to raise their concerns after a litter bin in Coverdale Walk was set alight recently. This was the fourth such incident in just a couple of weeks. Local Lib Dem councillor ... [ more ]

CUTS IN LIBRARIES IS POLITICAL GAMPLAY

Despite all the alternatives that compete for the use of our spare time, reading remains one of the most educational and fulfilling pastimes. This is why the South Werrington and North Gunthorpe FOCUS Team is appalled by the will-they-won't they cutback proposals by the ruling Tory administration regarding opening times at ... [ more ]

FUNDING AGREED FOR LOCAL GROUPS

Local Liberal Democrat councillor for South Werrington and North Gunthorpe,  Darren Fower has agreed to give several groups money from the Community Leadership Fund – a small amount of money which each councillor is given to spend on projects in his or her local area. Darren has agreed to ... [ more ]

DAVID HEDGES SEEKS YOUR SUPPORT AT POLLS

David Hedges, Editor of FOCUS and chairman of Werrington Neighbourhood Council, has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate to fight the South Werrington and North Gunthorpe seat in the local elections on 5 May this year. If he wins the election he will join Liberal Democrat councillor Darren Fower ... [ more ]

PETERBOROUGH PERSPECTIVE ON BUDGET

(24/03/11) Lib Dem parliamentary spokesperson for Peterborough, Cllr Nick Sandford gives his views on the budget, highlighting LIB DEM promises that have been kept: [ more ]

YOUR CHANCES OF INJURY AT WORK ARE LESS IN THE EAST OF ENGLAND

(24/02/11) As reported by Peterborough Business your less likely to die or be seriously injured at work, according to figures for 2009/10 released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), if you’re an employee in the East of England: [ more ]

Fancy £7k Extra A Year? Why Not Become a City Councillor?

(23/02/11) How many times have you been tempted to say; "I could do better than that!", and how many of those times is it because of something unreasonable, inefficient or unfair that your City Council has just announced or carried out in your locality? Its time to STEP UP: [ more ]

CANNOT MAKE WARD SURGERY? WE CAN STILL COMMUNICATE!

(22/02/11) Local Liberal Democrat ward councillor, Darren Fower, is offering residents, what what many believe to be a first of its kind! The chance to raise their issues or concerns face to face...... online: [ more ]

COUNCIL CLOSES FOOTPATH DUE TO TERROR THREAT

(21/02/11) According to a report by the Stamford and Rutland Mercury, a 200-year-old right of way through RAF Wittering has been closed by Peterborough City Council, after the Officials at the base decided that it posed a threat of terrorism: [ more ]