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LibDem Parliamentary Spokesperson for Wealden Chris Bowers with LibDem Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg

On his blog LibDem Parliamentary Spokesperson for Wealden Chris Bowers says "The queues were much bigger in the sticks than in the towns. Why? Because in the sticks an empty tank means a loss of mobility, while in the towns an empty tank means you have to use public transport."

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News from Wealden LibDems

20 mph limit in Church Street - THE LATEST

LibDem County Councillor Paul Sparks has reported that the Conservative County Council has refused to provide funding to implement a 20 mph speed limit in Church Street that could keep local schoolchildren safe.

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LibDem Councillor Paul Sparks in Church Street, Uckfield

Poor not being priced out of university

LibDem County Councillor Paul Sparks has been reading a special report about tuition fees and says "While state-funded universities will be able to charge up to £9,000 a year for courses starting from September 2012, it's important to note that these fees are not paid upfront."

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Manor Park - Enough is enough

LibDem councillor Paul Sparks is very disappointed to learn that yet another infill planning application on Manor Park has been granted.

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LibDem County Councillor for Uckfield Paul Sparks

North Hailsham Development Threats

LibDem District Councillors for Hellingly, John Blake and David White report "Our community is threatened by further major developments which could have a profound impact upon its character."

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LibDem District Councillor John Blake

Beverley's station project gets the go-ahead

Thanks to the initiative of LibDem Town Councillor Beverley Johnstone the forecourt of Crowborough Station may soon receive a facelift.

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LibDem Town Councillor Beverley Johnstone outside Crowborough Station

Surprise for Polegate Lib Dem Councillor Roy Martin

When Roy Martin was asked to bring his band - The Jazz Caverners - to play at a coach naming ceremony little did he expect the surprise which awaited him......

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LibDem Transport Minister Norman Baker with Councillor Roy Martin beside the coach named after Roy

£1million of extra care funding for help at home in East Sussex

LibDem County Councillor for Uckfield Paul Sparks is pleased to report that East Sussex will receive an extra £1,038,818 provided by the Coalition for social care.....

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LibDem County Councillor Paul Sparks

Bob Sweetland

It is with great sadness that today (4 November 2011) we learnt that our colleague and friend Bob Sweetland has passed away.

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Bob Sweetland

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May Local Elections - see Results here

General Election Result in Wealden

Charles Hendry Conservative 31,090
Chris Bowers LibDem 13,911
Lorna Blackmore Labour 5,266
Dan Docker UKIP 3,319
David Jonas Green 1,383

Our thanks to all those who helped us during our campaign

LibDem Parliamentary Candidate for Wealden Chris Bowers with Party Leader Nick Clegg
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