LIB DEMS PUT FORWARD ALTERNATIVE BUDGET

Lib Dem councillors on West Sussex County Council have put forward an alternative vision for spending the council's budget in 2008/09.

They have tabled an Amendment that will propose more support for carers, investment in public transport, and money to repair and maintain our crumbling roads. More >>

CAMPAIGN - SAVE NORTH PARADE POST OFFICE

What on earth is happening to the Post Office services in this country, a new and current television advertising campaign called The People's Post Office is trying to show us how warm and friendly local post offices can be; national treasures regularly frequented by well known celebrities such as Joan Collins and West Life. Whilst they plant this homely and encouraging image in our minds the management has at the same time selected many hundreds of post offices that are due to be closed down. A six week consultation exercise is now underway allowing people to put their views concerning these closures. Staff and customers of these businesses are now under threat at one of the busiest times of the year for all of us! More >>

A CRUCIAL TIME FOR HEALTHCARE

"It is a crucial time for healthcare in Sussex and it affects everyone in the Horsham district. Changes are taking place to make sure the National Health Service is in the best possible shape to meet our future health needs and improve our well-being."

This is the opening statement of the West Sussex Primary Care Trust - Fit for the Future consultation document.

Being part of the Health Service for many years I have experienced change from the inside and out. Change in any organisation is usually project managed with testing of procedures, followed by implementation. Then there is a bedding in period with a review and subsequent modification - but not for the health service. Where changes are made one after another with hardly a pause for assessment or refinement.. More >>

LIB DEMS TAKE SAFE TORY SEAT IN STUNNING BY-ELECTION VICTORY

Lib Dems in Horsham are celebrating after achieving a remarkable turnaround in a previously safe Conservative seat where voters have elected hardworking local campaigner Belinda Walters.

Voters in the Holbrook West ward of Horsham sent a message to the Conservatives that they are fed up with their Tory council's inability to look after their money properly, parking stealth tax, and lack of concern for Horsham and its people. More >>

LIB DEMS CHOOSE BELINDA FOR HOLBROOK WEST BY-ELECTION

Local Lib Dems have chosen Horsham resident Belinda Walters as their candidate to fight the Holbrook West by-election.

David Holmes, Leader of the Lib Dem group on Horsham District Council said: "I am delighted that Belinda is standing again. There seem to be two types of Councillor, those who get elected and then are rarely seen and those that will work hard and make a difference; Belinda is the sort that will effectively represent the people who elect her." More >>

REAL ACTION TO SECURE NEEDED ACUTE HOSPITAL

“The distance to Redhill and Worthing Hospitals is just too far. There has been a lot of talk about the need for a new local acute hospital but now action rather than words is needed. The future of hospitals in West Sussex is currently under review across the County so now is the right time. We must secure a new major acute hospital for local people in the Horsham/Crawley area... More >>

NO TO 40% INCREASE IN PARKING CHARGES

Members of the HDC cabinet are considering increasing parking charges in Horsham by 40%. If they approve this, the 1hr, 2hr and 3 hr charges will all go up by 40%, season tickets up by 20% and discounts for essential business users will end... More >>