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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 "A green economy is something the Conservatives should be able to deliver without any concessions in their own ideology, as a 'green' economy will be good for business. It's a test of whether the Tories really are interested in helping business in the long term or merely helping today's big industry protect what it has."

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News from Wealden LibDems

20 mph limit in Church Street - UPDATE

Following delivery of the petition organised by Sandie & John Boniface, LibDem County Councillor Paul Sparks accompanied Sandie at a meeting in County Hall where it was agreed that it is technically acceptable to install a 20mph speed limit in Church Street although County do not have the funding available.

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LibDem Councillor Paul Sparks in Church Street, Uckfield

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

20 mph now!"

That is the demand by over 400 Uckfield residents, led by Sandie and John Boniface, who say the speed limit should be reduced in Church Street, Uckfield because of the danger caused by speeding traffic.

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ESCC Chair with Paul Sparks and Sandie and John Boniface

Paul Sparks says "Sort out parking in Uckfield"

LibDem County Councillor Paul Sparks is pressing Wealden District Council to review parking arrangements in Uckfield.

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Luxford Car Park - packed out with cars

LibDem Town Councillors at Crowborough Fun Day Crowborough LibDem Town Councillor Beverley Johnstone at the Crowborough Fun Day

New LibDem Crowborough Town Councillors Beverley Johnstone and Dave Shaw enjoyed the Family Fun Day in the High Street on Saturday 4 June.

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Crowborough LibDem Town Councillor Dave Shaw at the Crowborough Fun Day

Crowborough LibDems take part in Commuter AV Challenge

Councillor Jane Clark of Crowborough East was at Crowborough Station on 21 April with new Crowborough Town Councillor Dave Shaw, also of Crow East ward, and Beverley Johnstone, fighting to represent Jarvis Brook ward on Crowborough Town Council, participating in the National Commuter Alternaitve Vote challenge.

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Crowborough LibDems Beverley Johnstone, Dave Shaw and Jane Clark at Crowborough Station

LibDems criticise County Council over Section 106 agreements

LibDem District Councillor for Hellingly David White has branded East Sussex County Council as 'incompetent' after it failed to substantiate the need for financial contributions from the developers of two large housing schemes in Hailsham and Hellingly.

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LibDem District Councillor for Hellingly David White

Tories shun Democracy and Slash Services

Lib Dem Councillors in Uckfield have called for an explanation as to why Conservative -controlled East Sussex County Council has given salary increases to staff at County Hall.

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LibDem Councillor Paul Sparks

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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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