Lib Dems back metric martyr pardon campaign as imperial measures look set to return
Lib Dem councillors on Wearside have backed a campaign for an official pardon for Sunderland greengrocer and 'metric martyr' Steve Thoburn.
PE
17 Sep 2021
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Ending “rats nightmare” for Sunderland residents better late than never: Lib Dems
Commenting on Sunderland Council's decision to axe charges for vermin control services for 12 months, Liberal Democrat councillor for the East End, Hendon and Grangetown Ciaran Morrissey said:
CM
27 Aug 2021
Answers needed on failure to re-open Raich Carter swimming pool
Hendon councillor Ciaran Morrissey is demanding answers from the City Council as the Raich Carter swimming pool shows no signs of re-opening - despite pools being allowed to re-open since May.
CM
7 Aug 2021
Bid to save Sunderland Railway Station’s award-winning illuminated artwork
Lib Dem councillor Niall Hodson is raising concerns about the future of an award-winning light art installation at Sunderland's railway station, following the announcement last week that the station will be undergoing major refurbishment work.
NH
22 Jul 2021
Sunderland Council to ban live animals being given as prizes at fairs
Sunderland City Council is looking to require funfairs being held on council land to ban the giving of live animals as prizes from stalls.
HF
19 Jul 2021
No freebie tickets for councillors under new Sunderland Empire Theatre management agreement
Liberal Democrats on Wearside have welcomed a decision to axe freebie tickets for councillors as an extended lease and management agreement for the Empire Theatre is agreed by Civic Centre chiefs.
CM
14 Jul 2021
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