Spelthorne News

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Government planning white paper - our response

Lib Dem motion shapes council's decision to challenge the Government's proposals to undermine local decision making on planning applications. The Liberal Democrats presented a motion at the council meeting on 22 October and it shaped the council's decision to go against the government proposals.

3 Nov 2020
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Sunbury Anti-social behaviour

Antisocial Behaviour - We are on the case

Link below for reporting to council Since March this year, parts of Sunbury have experienced varying degrees of ASB resulting in parts of Green Street and areas around Tesco becoming subject to police dispersal notices. Problems have arisen with groups of young people who have broken free from following government guidelines. Some have used mopeds and motorbikes to speed up and down the quiet roads and the noise and unruly behaviour has frightened those shielding from the virus.

2 Nov 2020
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Cllr Nick Gething guilty of acting dishonestly

Spelthorne Tory Councillor Nick Gething guilty of dishonesty

A statement by Spelthorne Liberal Democrats "The Liberal Democrat Group are dismayed at the revelations, that an elected member of Spelthorne Council has been found guilty of acting dishonestly, whilst carrying out professional legal duties. We note that as a result of this, severe action has been taken against him by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

1 Nov 2020
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Spelthorne borrowing gamble Splethorne Liberal Democrats

Croydon is on the verge of bankruptcy - is Spelthorne next?

Both councils got into hot water following unwise borrowing Because of a number of high-risk property investments and the impact of COVID-19, Croydon Council is on the verge of bankruptcy. According to newspaper reports ministers have sent in a taskforce to oversee the financial management of the council.

30 Oct 2020
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Working for you all year round
Nine Lib Dem Spelthorne Councillors. Left to right: Michele Gibson, Suraj Gyawali, Lawrence Nichols, Kathy Grant, Jolyon Caplin, Harry Boparai, John Turner, Sandra Dunn, Chris Bateson.

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