Filton and Bradley Stoke Liberal Democrats

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20 Most Recent News Stories

Lib Dems join a 'Preparing the Way' ceremony at the new airport development

Wed 30th Jul 2008

John Kiely was delighted to have been invited by local Lib Dem Cllrs Jan and Geoff Woodley to a ceremony on the airfield to mark the building of the new development by Bovis homes. The ceremony was organised by St Chad's and Patchway Baptist Church with a number of other local Churches. We were all made to feel very welcome by those in attendance and it was a brilliant sunny and warm Sunday afternoon.

welcoming new housing development

Tory Councillor joins Lib Dems

Sat 26th Jul 2008

A former Conservative Councillor has left their party and join the Lib Dems. She tells a story very familiar to local Lib Dems of the South Glos Tory Leadership being out of touch. She was told not to speak up for her community on an issue of importance to her. Knowing that the Lib Dems want their Cllrs to speak up for their communities, she joined us.

Tory councillor joins the Lib Dems

KIELY CALLS FOR MORTGAGE SUPPORT

Sun 20th Jul 2008

Former Chair of the West of England Housing partnership John Kiely has written to the Prime Minister to ask for mortgage support for hard pressed homeowners facing mortgage default. John says that whilst he welcomes calls led by the Lib Dems to buy up some of the surplus new houses being built, he also wants to see some of the £50 billion 'earmarked' for the banks to be used to support homeowners in danger of losing their homes. John adds "Its far better for those facing the prospect of defaulting on their mortgages to get some financial help to save them from eviction. I am sure that it will be cheaper in the long run and keep families and communities together. With 1.7m families already waiting for social housing, Labour have failed to make available significant numbers of public rented houses for those in need. I hope that the Government will act on my suggestion to save a lot of mortgage misery."

STREET LIGHT ACTION FOR STAPLE HILL

Thu 17th Jul 2008

Keen cyclist and campaigner Joel Hirst is calling on the Council to install lights on the Staple Hill part of the cyclepath. Joel adds "On the Bristol side of the track there are street lights installed, but when you pass into South Glos they stop, for safety reasons in the winter we need them, so I'm asking the Council to light the way and get some installed."

Light action campaigner Staple Hill

Lib Dems object to Avonmouth incinerator plan

Wed 16th Jul 2008

Lib Dem PPC John Kiely has written to the South Glos Conservative Leader to ask that the Council do not join with Bristol City Council in building a mass burn incinerator at Avonmouth. The Council is currently in a consortium with the other former Avon Councils and they are working on a PFI bid to build a mass burn rubbish incinerator at Avonmouth.

JOHN IN VISIT TO BRADLEY STOKE FESTIVAL

Sat 7th Jun 2008

John Kiely made a visit to the Bradley Stoke Festival on Saturday 7th June 2008, he visited several stalls, spoke with the Police about local issues and witnessed the south face of Bradley Stoke (a huge climbing wall). John adds" It was a beautiful sunny day and the festival was packed with people really enjoying themselves, the atmosphere was great."

LIB DEMS question Aztec Roundabout Consultation

Fri 23rd May 2008

There is no doubt that the Aztec roundabout is the most heavily used in our area; so any plans to alter it would surely merit a major consultation exercise. Not according to the Highways dept at Conservative led South Glos Council who believe a 'yellow' sign on the roundabout is sufficient.

Cllr Jon Williams (Bradley Stoke, S Glos Council) with John Kiely on the Aztec West Roundabout

Protect our Local Heritage

Mon 19th May 2008

John Kiely the newly appointed Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Filton and Bradley Stoke Constituency (which includes Winterbourne) has joined the protest against the demolition of Wyvern Cottage in Watley's End,Winterbourne.

Wyvern Cottage

SAVE OUR BUS SERVICE

Tue 13th May 2008

At a time when congestion and traffic pollution are reaching a critical level, First group have decided to end some Downend bus services and offer a restricted timetable on others.

John Kiely, Joel Hirst and Graeme Riley campaugning to keep vital bus services

'Preparing the Way'

Mon 12th May 2008

'Preparing the Way' at Charlton Hayes development, Patchway

Cllrs Jan and Geoff Woodley and John Kiely at Charlton Hayes

Sandra Helps Charity

Mon 5th May 2008

Well done to Cllr Sandra Hobson (Bradley Stoke, Town Council) who helped the Marie Stopes charity event in Bristol on Mayday Bank holiday. Sandra is a keen supporter of this charity and wanted to play her part in raising money for their work in supporting women. Well done to Sandra and all the others who took part in this important event!

Sandra Hobson and John Kiely before the race

Outrage as Tories put brakes on Bradley Stoke Health Centre

Fri 30th Nov 2007

Local Lib Dems have condemned a shock move by Tory Councillors to put the brakes on plans to provide Bradley Stoke with a health centre.

Emma Bone & Jon Williams

Emma Praises Young Frenchay Hospital Fundraiser

Tue 13th Nov 2007

Local Frenchay Hospital campaigner Emma Bone, was today at Frenchay to congratulate local schoolgirl Emily Daverson for raising more than £800 for the Macmillan Unit.

emma with emily and steve webb MP at frenchay hospital

Party President Opens Local Lib Dem Campaign Office

Mon 12th Nov 2007

President of the Liberal Democrats, Simon Hughes MP was today in South Gloucestershire to open the new campaign offices of the Filton and Bradley Stoke Liberal Democrats.

office opening

Sir Ming Campbell resigns as Lib Dem Leader

Mon 15th Oct 2007

Following the announcement that Sir Ming Campbell has resigned as leader of the Liberal Democrats, Emma Bone prospective Lib Dem MP for Filton and Bradley Stoke said:

Sir Ming speaking to Lib Dem Conference

NHS Dentist Campaign Taken to the Top

Fri 14th Sep 2007

Brighton is bracing itself for the arrival of thousands of Liberal Democrats for the party's annual conference next week. Amongst those attending from our region will be Northavon MP Steve Webb and local campaigner Emma Bone.

conference

Patchway Insists: No New Houses Until Relief Road is Built

Mon 10th Sep 2007

Despite a persistent campaign by local Lib Dems, developers have insisted that the first phase of the massive new housing development at Northfield must go ahead before the new the Relief Road for Patchway is built.

Emma Bone Slams Tory U-Turn on Recycling Promise

Tue 28th Aug 2007

Following recent claims by the Conservative South Gloucestershire Council that they will increase South Gloucestershire's recycling rate to 50%, local Liberal Democrat campaigner, Emma Bone, was amazed to discover the Tory administration has rejected an offer for a free scheme to recycle tetra paks.

Emma Bone & Lib Dem Councillor Peter Tyzack want to recycle tetra pak cartons

Emma Bone Launches Class Size Campaign

Tue 3rd Jul 2007

Today local Liberal Democrat campaigner Emma Bone has joined forces with Northavon MP Steve Webb to launch her campaign for smaller class sizes in South Gloucestershire's schools.

LIB DEMS CALL FOR A NHS DENTIST FOR BRADLEY STOKE

Tue 26th Jun 2007

A new campaign has been launched today by Filton & Bradley Stoke Liberal Democrats to secure a first NHS dentist in Bradley Stoke. Parliamentary candidate Emma Bone has started a petition to persuade the local Primary Care Trust to end the situation where the 20,000 residents of Bradley Stoke do not have a single NHS dentist within the town. The Lib Dem campaign is in response to complaints from local residents that the nearest NHS dentists with spaces are often miles away.

Emma Bone, Steve Webb MP, Cllr Jon Williams campaigning for NHS dentists

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