Bexley Borough Liberal Democrats

London Borough of Bexley, covering the Parliamentary Constituencies of Old Bexley & Sidcup, Bexleyheath & Crayford and Erith & Thamesmead.

20 Most Recent News Stories

Save East Wickham's Open Spaces New!

Tue 2nd Dec 2008

Liberal Democrat campaigner Grace Goodlad has pledged to fight for East Wickham's open spaces to be protected after being contacted by local residents regarding the future of the Hill View council offices.

Grace Goodlad at Hill View (photography: Duncan Borrowman)

Conservative Bridge Fib New!

Tue 2nd Dec 2008

Local Conservatives are distributing a leaflet taking the credit for Boris Johnson axing the Thames Gateway Bridge.

East London River Crossing plan

Make our roads safe for local people! New!

Tue 2nd Dec 2008

East Wickham is a busy through route for traffic from outside of the area heading into Central London.

Grace Goodlad in Bellegrove Road (photography: Duncan Borrowman)

Duncan Borrowman says "Vote for Parish Wood Park"

Wed 26th Nov 2008

One of Bexley's parks, Parish Wood Park, has just been shortlisted by the Mayor of London to win a grant of £400,000 for major improvement works. The decision will be based on the votes cast by local people.

East Wickham Residents' Survey Grace Goodlad reports back

Sat 22nd Nov 2008

"Since the Conservative Council changed the bin collections, rubbish sits for days as collections are missed. Bins filled with maggots over the summer and nappies sit for two weeks. It is a health hazard and a disgrace"

Grace Goodlad campaigning in East Wickham (photography: Duncan Borrowman)

Duncan Borrowman launches East Wickham Residents' Survey

Tue 11th Nov 2008

Old Bexley & Sidcup liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate Duncan Borrowman is conducting a door-to-door survey of East Wickham residents. Residents can also complete the survey here http://www.borrowman.org.uk/surveys/2/

East Wickham Residents' Survey (photography: Duncan Borrowman)

"No reason whatsoever for pay off" - Dee Doocey AM

Mon 10th Nov 2008

Commenting on the reports that the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Sir Ian Blair is in line to get a lump sum payment of £295,000, and a potential £100,000 in bonuses Liberal Democrat London Assembly member Dee Doocey, and member of the Metropolitan Police Authority, said:

Shamed MP in fresh row over Iranian TV show

Sat 1st Nov 2008

Commenting on the employment of shamed Old Bexley & Sidcup MP Derek Conway by Iranian state owned Press TV, Duncan Borrowman, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mr Conway's seat said: "I wouldn't be very happy with any MP doing it, even if they were from my party.

London MEP says YES to good value fruit 'n' veg

Fri 31st Oct 2008

London's Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament, Sarah Ludford, is supporting the EU change of heart whereby over-regulation of sales of fruit and vegetables is being jettisoned.

Cucumber

London's short of police officers - Dee Doocey AM

Mon 27th Oct 2008

Commenting on the news that over half of London's boroughs have missed their recruitment targets for police officers and police community support officers (PCSOs) Dee Doocey, the Liberal Democrats' policing spokesperson, says: "These figures are a worrying revelation and don't bode well for the coming few months in the run up to the Met's budget being finalised.

"Don't panic Mr Mainwaring" just isn't good enough' - Mike Tuffrey AM

Wed 15th Oct 2008

The Mayor of London has shown he has no real strategies for helping London's economy as unemployment in the capital reaches 300,000.

'Mayor won't commit to maintaining police numbers' - Dee Doocey AM

Wed 15th Oct 2008

Dee Doocey AM, the Liberal Democrats' policing spokesperson at the London Assembly, says she is deeply concerned the Mayor of London will not commit to maintaining the number of uniformed officers on London streets.

'Government must step in to safe-guard TfL's money in failed Icelandic bank' - Caroline Pidgeon AM

Thu 9th Oct 2008

Commenting on the announcement that Transport for London had around £40 million invested in the failed Icelandic bank Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Caroline Pidgeon AM, the Liberal Democrat's transport spokesperson at the London Assembly, says: "It's up to the government to step in to ensure London's travelling public doesn't have to pick up the bill.

Cut income tax to help people through hard times

Wed 1st Oct 2008

Like everyone else in the country, residents of Bexley are suffering from rocketing food and energy prices.

Vince Cable and Duncan Borrowman with baskets of groceries

Duncan Borrowman backs Bexley Village CCTV

Mon 29th Sep 2008

Old Bexley & Sidcup Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate Duncan Borrowman is supporting a petition organised by traders in Bexley Village for CCTV in the High Street and Bourne Road.

CCTV camera

Boris's plane plan mustn't take off

Mon 29th Sep 2008

Commenting on the Conservatives announcement for investment in high speed rail to decrease demands for an extra runway at Heathrow and a possible new North Kent airport. Duncan Borrowman Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate for Old Bexley & Sidcup said:

planes

Duncan Borrowman calls for action in Derek Conway case

Fri 26th Sep 2008

Duncan Borrowman, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Old Bexley & Sidcup, has called for a speedy conclusion to the investigations by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner into the employment by ostracised local MP Derek Conway of his son Henry. Mr Borrowman has written to sleaze busting Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker asking him to pursue the issue on his behalf.

Derek Conway

'It's good to walk' - Caroline Pidgeon

Wed 17th Sep 2008

Commenting on the news that TfL's journey planner website is being upgraded to show walking options Caroline Pidgeon, the transport spokesperson for the Liberal Democrat Group at the London Assembly, says: "If we want to encourage people to be greener and healthier we need to show quick walking alternatives. And especially, given the current economic situation, some routes are quicker to walk and also save money." At this month's Mayor's Question Time Caroline asked if TfL's website could be amended to which the Mayor replied:

Caroline Pidgeon

'Crossrail's still on track' - Caroline Pidgeon AM

Wed 17th Sep 2008

Caroline Pidgeon AM, the transport spokesperson for the Liberal Democrat group at the London Assembly, has welcomed the Mayor's continued commitment to the Crossrail scheme and its funding.

Crossrail train leaving tunnel - artists impression

TIME TO STOP PUTTING DEMOCRACY UP FOR SALE

Mon 14th Jul 2008

The Government must stop forcing Bexley Council to sell local residents' electoral register details to direct mail companies

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