Call for speed calming measures outside Portland Academy
A car crash outside Portland Academy school in Doxford has led local councillor Heather Fagan to demand measures to reduce speeding on roads in the area.
HF
22 Jun 2020
Wearside Liberal Democrats
Sunderland's official opposition party - fighting to end years of Labour neglect and complacency in Sunderland
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Government must set out whether North East lockdowns will come into force
Responding to news from the Government Office of Science that the coronavirus reproduction (R) rate may have risen above 1 in regions of England, leader of the Liberal Democrats on Sunderland City Council Niall Hodson said:
NH
12 Jun 2020
Sunderland Council “shamefully silencing local people” over new developments
Decisions about new housing estates and other developments in Sunderland won't take into account local people's views because key decision-making meetings will now be held during the day when people are at work.
NH
9 Jun 2020
Fury at plans for Seaburn building site to operate from 8am – 9pm
An application has been submitted to Sunderland Council for works at a Seaburn building site to be allowed to take place from 8am until 9pm, prompting anger from neighbours and local Lib Dems.
MB
4 Jun 2020
Washington Lib Dems comment on Rolls Royce job losses
Responding to the announcement that Rolls Royce will be cutting 50 jobs from their Washington plant as part of 3,000 job losses across the UK, Washington Lib Dems spokesperson Carlton West said:
CW
3 Jun 2020
Upgrade works start on eyesore Hastings Hill subway in time for new ALDI opening
The notorious Hastings Hill subway under the A183 dual carriageway in Sunderland is finally being upgraded after years of complaints from residents - just in time for a new ALDI supermarket opening on 11th June.
PE
3 Jun 2020
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