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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 >> |
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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 >> |
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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
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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 >> |
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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 >> |
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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
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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 >> |