Lib Dems announce MP candidates for Sunderland constituencies
Wearside Liberal Democrats have announced that three city councillors will contest Sunderland constituencies at the next General Election.
WLD
6 Feb 2023
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Sunderland Conservative councillors deserting party like ‘rats fleeing sinking ship’
Commenting on Barnes councillor Helen Greener leaving the Conservative Group on Sunderland City Council to sit as an independent, Lib Dem leader Niall Hodson said:
NH
27 Jan 2023
Glass centre closure ‘reputational risk’ for Sunderland
Commenting on the decision to close the National Glass Centre as a standalone attraction, Lib Dem councillor for Doxford Heather Fagan said:
HF
12 Jan 2023
Lib Dems have Sunderland’s £25 replacement wheelie bin fee scrapped for another year
Opposition Liberal Democrats on Wearside are celebrating victory in their campaign for replacement wheelie bins to remain free for local people when their bin has been stolen through no fault of their own.
JP
11 Jan 2023
No Metro price hikes until Sunderland has a decent service, say Lib Dems
Commenting on plans for increases in Tyne and Wear Metro fares of up to 13%, which will be voted on by councillors on the North East Joint Transport Committee next week, Lib Dem councillor for Grindon and Thorney Close in Sunderland Stephen O'Brien said:
SOB
6 Jan 2023
Bid to scrap unfair £25 replacement wheelie bin fee for good
Liberal Democrats on Wearside are forcing a vote to stop the £25 fee for stolen or burnt out wheelie bins being re-introduced by council bosses in 2023.
JP
31 Dec 2022