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The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity (From the Preamble to the Federal Constitution of the Liberal Democrats)

LibDem Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Wealden Chris Bowers says

"The lack of magnanimity among many Tory MPs at John Bercow's election as Speaker shows that the Conservatives have not learned a thing from the public's indignation about the expenses scandal."

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LibDem Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Wealden Chris Bowers

Wealden's recycling centre

The Materials Reclamation Facility on the Bellbrook Estate in Uckfield is being opened to the public on Wednesday 8 July from 4pm - 7pm. Residents can see recycling in action, find out about plans to expand kerbside recycling to rural areas of Wealden District and even buy compost.

News from Wealden LibDems

LibDem Councillor Paul does the bike ride

Paul Holbrook, District Councillor for Hailsham finished the London to Brighton Bike Ride on Sunday 21st June...

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More school places now

Liberal Democrats on Wealden District Council say more school places to meet an expected extra demand should be put in place now.

"Bring empty homes back into use" says Jane

LibDem Group Leader on Wealden District Council Jane Clark reports on the number of empty properties in Wealden.

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Ridgewood trees saved

LibDem Councillor Bob Sweetland was actively involved in helping to save a copse of mature trees in New Road, Ridgewood, Uckfield from being felled......

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Lib Dems put huge spanner in incinerator works

The European Commission has upheld a complaint made by Lib Dem MP Norman Baker and his MEP colleague Sharon Bowles that East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove Council have broken competition law by extending their waste contract without going out to tender.

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Hailsham Livestock Market saved

LibDem Councillor David White is delighted that Aldi's attempt to build a store on the Hailsham Livestock Market site has been thrown out by the Government Planning Inspector.

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It's going from bad to worse on County Waste Site

The county council's new waste site at Maresfield is not set up for private cars but will take 50 lorry visits a day.

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Jeremy Hallett wins New Town by-election for the LibDems

In the New Town, Uckfield by election for the Town Council held on Thursday 16th April, the Liberal Democrat candidate, Jeremy Hallett, romped to victory polling 58% of the votes.

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More help for small businesses

Libdem District Councillor David White is supporting calls for small businesses who qualify to receive business rate relief automatically.

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Wealden Business Clinics

Jane Clark, LibDem Group Leader on Wealden District Council, reports that Wealden Business Development Clinics will be held in the district

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Paul welcomes Mortgage Rescue Scheme

LibDem Councillor Paul Sparks is pleased that Wealden District Council is taking part in the new Mortgage Rescue Scheme.

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Lack of Local Plan costs Wealden Council Tax payers

LibDem Councillor on Wealden District Council Paul Sparks reports that Wealden taxpayers could be out of pocket to the tune of £250,000 in costs for fighting the planning enquiry at which developers' appeals against refusal of planning permission for developments at Bird in Eye and Downlands Farm were rejected.

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More on Hailsham Youth Club

Hailsham LibDem Campaigner Laura Murphy is delighted that Hailsham Youth Club is set to reopen.

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LibDem Economic Recovery Plan

Vince Cable MP, Cllr Keith Moffitt, Leader of Camden Council, and Cllr Richard Kemp, Leader of the Lib Dems on the Local Government Association, have launched 'Smart government for hard times.

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Joe Townsend - update

LibDem Group Leader on Wealden District Council Jane Clark was delighted to learn earlier today that the southern Wealden planning committee (Development Subcommittee South) has been able to approve the new application submitted...

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Saturday Opening for Wealden CAB

LibDem Councillor Jane Clark is delighted at the news that from 7 March Wealden Citizens Advice Bureau is extending its hours to include Saturday mornings.

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