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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.
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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:
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Mackems must be asked before Newcastle-based Mayor is imposed upon Sunderland
Speaking after comments made to a Parliamentary committee this morning (6th July) by North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll that he is in discussions with government about extending the mayorality and…
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Sunderland Council supports Lib Dem plan on renaming Newcastle Airport
A bid by Wearside Liberal Democrats to support renaming Newcastle Airport has passed its first hurdle as city councillors in Sunderland gave a plan their backing.
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Fury as Sunderland Council blocks all councillors from asking questions in public
100% of questions submitted by councillors in Sunderland ahead of a meeting next week have been blocked by Civic Centre bosses - prompting fury from elected representatives on Wearside.
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Wearside Lib Dems bid to rename Newcastle Airport to ‘Newcastle Sunderland Airport’
Lib Dem councillors on Wearside want the airport to be renamed to reflect the growing ambitions of Sunderland and help put the city on the international map.