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Quarter of a Million Pounds in New MoneyBideford schools Benefit as Lib Dems Pupil Premium kicks inFriday 14 October 2011 Bideford schools can expect a significant increase in expected funding this year as the Lib Dem’s Pupil Premium policy kicks in to support children from disadvantaged backgrounds. more on this . . .
More Than Expected Pupil PremiumDevon Children Will BenefitThursday 13 October 2011 Liberal Democrat Children and Families Minister, Sarah Teather has announced the extra money each school will receive through the Pupil Premium this year will be more than originally expected. more on this . . .
Liberal Democrats AchievementsOur Success in the CoalitionThursday 23 September 2011 And if we had won the election? “The Liberal Democrat Conference in Birmingham was serious and impressive” John Farand Rogers, Chairman of the Torridge & West Devon Liberal Democrats told a meeting in Meavy. more on this . . .
Government’s back down on weekly bin collections welcomed.Communities Should be Free to Determine Local ServicesFriday 17 June 2011 The Government’s back down on forcing Councils to collect rubbish bags weekly has been welcomed by Torridge District Councillor Adam Symons. more on this . . .
Councillor Elected as Holsworthy Advisory ChairHelping to Protect Local ServicesThursday 16 June 2011 Torridge District Councillor Adam Symons has been elected as Chair off Holsworthy Area Advisory Group at its meeting this week. more on this . . .
Lib Dems welcome action on 20mph schemesGovernment Measures to Reduce Bureaucracy14 June 2100 West Devon Lib Dems have welcomed the recent announcement by the Coalition Government of measures to reduce the bureaucracy for councils wanting to implement 20mph schemes. more on this . . .
Lib Dems Gain a SeatBreaking the National TrendFriday 6 May 2011 Liberal Democrats have gained an extra seat on Torridge District Council. See list
Stop the Tory Tip TaxLocal Residents are Furious About the New ChargeFriday 15 April 2011 Local residents across the county are furious about the new charge for DIY waste imposed by Devon Conservatives. more on this . . .
Lib Dems Launch Plans for Torridge District CouncilRecord Number of CandidatesSaturday 9 April 2011 Torridge Liberal Democrats launched their plans for Torridge District Council yesterday (Friday 8 April), against a background of a record number of candidates standing. The Lib Dems are fielding 23 candidates for the elections - more than at any other time. Read more . . .
Torridge Lib Dems ManifestoThree key Points Form a Simple PlanFriday 8 April 2011 The three key points in the Torridge Liberal Democrats Manifesto are: Invest in local services and jobs; Share staff with North Devon; Community focused Council. Read the Manifesto
Fruit RouteCouncillor Supports Local SustainabilityFriday 8 April 2011 North Devon AONB and Biosphere Service (NDABS) have been working with the Bideford Sustainability Group to plant up a new traditional orchard besides the Tarka Trail in Bideford on a site that was previously covered in brambles. more on this . . .
Lib Dems gain a seat on West Devon Borough CouncilNo opposition in Buckland MonachorumThursday 7 April 2011 The first Lib Dem gain in the current round of local government elections has come in West Devon. Lib Dem candidate, David Wilde, has won a seat without opposition in the usually highly contested Buckland Monachorum Ward of West Devon Borough. more on this . . .
Tip Restrictions will cause countryside disasterCould ‘Lead to an Explosion of Fly-tipping’Friday 25 March 2011 Devon County Council’s decision to make ‘last minute restrictions’ on their recycling centres could ‘lead to an explosion of fly-tipping’, according to Torridge’s lead councillor for waste and recycling, Adam Symons. more on this . . .
‘Yes to Fairer Votes’ campaignMembers keen to get involvedSaturday 19 February 2011 Local Lib Dems members are keen to get involved in the ‘Yes to Fairer Votes’ campaign. Adam Symons said “There are many ways which you can help in the campaign. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to change the voting system so that it is fairer.” See Adam’s list of some of the ways you can help the ‘Yes’ Campaign.
Litter is a Real ProblemCouncillor Takes ActionSaturday 19 February 2011 “Litter can be a real problem and a danger to walkers and dogs, especially when the litter includes broken bottles”, says Cllr Alison Clish-Green. more on this . . .
Nick Clegg Speaks on Alternative VoteBritain Should Vote to Ditch the "first-past-the-post" SystemFriday 18 February 2011 Today the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg gave a speech on why Britain should vote to end the current "first-past-the-post" voting system for Westminster elections and replace it with the Alternative Vote. See the full text of the speech at Nick Clegg Speaks on Alternative Vote
Lib Dems Leader meets Prime MinisterAlison’s Meeting at Number 10Thursday 17 February 2011 West Devon’s Lib Dems Leader Cllr. Alison Clish-Green met Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy PM Nick Clegg at 10 Downing Street on Wednesday. more on this . . .
AV : Another Step Towards Electoral ReformEssential Part of Renewing Our DemocracyTuesday 15 February 2011 “It is very encouraging to see that the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill has gone through both Houses of Parliament and has now received the Royal Assent. This means that the way is clear for the referendum on changing the voting system on the 5th May,” said John Farrand-Rogers, Chairman of Torridge & West Devon Liberal Democrats, in a statement. more on this . . .
Bid to Keep Pool OpenKeeping Torrington’s residents in the SwimMonday 14 February 2011 Councillor Geoff Lee is championing the bid to keep Torrington Pool open. There have been serious problems with the roof over the pool, so much so that many people think it may have to close permanently. more on this . . .
Teach Children and Teenagers to Avoid UV ExposureMarking World Cancer DayThursday 3 February 2011 Lead Member for Health at Torridge District Council Adam Symons is marking World Cancer Day on 4th February this year by asking residents to teach their children and teenagers to avoid UV exposure by being ‘sun smart’. more on this . . .
Housing Crisis for Local Young PeopleWorst in UKWednesday 2 February 2011 Figures recently released by Shelter show that the area is the worst in the country for young people being able to buy a home. more on this . . .
Coalition Government Faces an Enormous ChallengeOne of the great liberal and reforming governments of our timesThursday 7 October 2010 Nick Harvey, Lib Dems MP for North Devon and Minister of State for the Armed Forces joined a meeting of Lib Dems supporters at Lifton yesterday and spoke about the enormous challenge faced by the Coalition Government. see Nick Harvey at Lifton
Adam Symons appointed as Parliamentary SpokesmanA Full-time Voice to Defend the Interests of the PeopleFriday 1 October 2010 Adam Symons has been appointed as the Parliamentary Spokesman for the Lib Dems in Torridge and West Devon. The Lib Dem Local Party agreed that Adam should take on the mantle to ensure that the voice of Liberal Democracy is heard across the constituency. more on this . . .
Government Minister to visit LiftonMaking contact with local party membersSaturday 25 September 2010 No less than the Minister of State for the Armed Forces – otherwise known as our friend, Nick Harvey, Lib Dems MP for North Devon, will be visiting our constituency, so do come along! more on this . . .
Conference ReportLocal Reps Experience at LiverpoolFriday 24 September 2010 The Lib Dems Conference in Liverpool has just
finished. As ever, the media decided what the story was to be, and then
went looking for stories about splits etc… To counterbalance that, we
asked some of our local conference reps about their experience. Read what
they had to say in Conference
Report from Liverpool or
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Local Reps Experience at Liverpool
Support for an Olympics Team in West DevonNeed to Attract FundingThursday 23 September 2010 Even the Olympics..... At the Party’s conference Cllr Alison Clish-Green chatted with Olympic athlete Jonathan Edwards about ways to attract a team to West Devon, which has been approved as a training camp area. more on this . . .
This Coalition is going to last and lastThe pessimists have got it wrongMonday 20 September 2010 Yes, the party's poll ratings have fallen since the election. But they always do. It routinely scores in the teens between elections and rises to the early twenties during the campaign. Read the full article in The Independent (external link)
Not Happy With Core Strategy ProposalsLocal People’s Views Must Be HeardThursday 16 September 2010 Tavistock Lib Dems councillors joined protesters to ensure that local people’s views are heard. Cllr Alison Clish-Green said, ”We know we need a Core Strategy but we are not happy with the proposal for 750 houses in one place creating a suburb on the edge of Tavistock. We think the location and distribution should be looked at again.” more on this . . .
Re-usable Recycling Bags for Unique Clovelly High StreetEncouragement for Residents to RecycleThursday 5 August 2010 Exciting news to help residents in Clovelly Recycle - with the issue of Plastic woven re-usable Recycling bags with handles to enable residents to carry all their recycling to the South Molton Recycling Ltd wooden Recycling pavilion below the main visitors car park. more on this . . .
Nick Harvey Launches Water Bills SurveyThe South West Pay Much More for Water Than Anywhere Else in the CountryMonday 2 August 2010 North Devon MP Nick Harvey has launched a Water Bills Survey on his website to gather views on the disproportionate water rates paid in the south west from local residents and residents in other constituencies in the south west. more on this . . .
Recycling Efforts of Community Help School Win Prize MoneyGreen-Fingered pupils will be improving their gardening skillsTuesday 27 July 2010 GREEN-FINGERED pupils will be improving their gardening skills next term after winning £500 worth of garden centre vouchers for their school. more on this . . .
Community Payback Brings ‘Pride’ to HolsworthyFinding New Ways to Tackle Antisocial BehaviourThursday 22 July 2010 Recently a number of areas of graffiti were identified by the Holsworthy Police Neighbourhood Beat Team, reports to Torridge District Council and from elements of the community such as the Leisure Centre. Some of this was very verbally, racially or visually offensive. more on this . . .
Work Starts on New Affordable HousingProviding Rented and Part-buy Properties.Tuesday 22 June 2010 Work started today on new affordable housing in Hartland as Torridge Councillors Brian Redwood and Adam Symons cut the first sod of turf to start the construction of 18 new affordable homes. more on this . . .
Wind Energy Policy AdoptedCouncillor Adam Symons Sets the Ball RollingFriday 18 June 2010 Torridge District Council has formally adopted a Wind Energy Policy after a motion submitted by Councillor Adam Symons back in October 2008 set the ball rolling. more on this . . .
Recycle WeekEncouraging More People to Recycle More Things More OftenMonday 14 June 2010 Recycle Week is an annual event held in June each year, organised by the Recycle Now campaign. Now in its sixth year, the aim of the week is to encourage more people to recycle more things more often. more on this . . .
GrimeBusters in Rural AreasHeading for a Village Near You!Thursday 10 June 2010 Torridge District Council's GrimeBusters are heading for a village near you! Between now and March 2011, the GrimeBusters are embarking on an ambitious 10 month mission to clean up rural villages wherever they go. more on this . . .
Hartland Lighthouse Saved From ClosureTrinity House Recognises Local ConcernsFriday 21 May 2010 Under threat Hartland Lighthouse has been saved from closure following representations to Trinity House by local residents and Prospective MP Adam Symons. more on this . . .
Thank You For Such Great SupportYou Stopped a Swing to the ConservativesSaturday 8 May 2010 Speaking at the Torridge & West Devon general election count, Adam Symons said: “The support we have had has been amazing – thanks to everyone who has made this campaign such a positive experience.” more on this . . .
General ElectionThe ResultFriday 7 May 2010 Torridge and West Devon was the last constituency to report results. Sadly for us, Adam came second, but he did prevent a swing to the Conservatives, against the trend throughout the rest of the country. more on this . . .
More Rural Closures On The Way?Support Needed for Local Services That Are Integral to Rural Community LifeMonday 4 May 2010 Prospective MP for Torridge and West Devon, Adam Symons today pledged "100%" support and "unequivocal" commitment to retain existing Postal infrastructure and developing new shops and businesses throughout the constituency. more on this . . .
Nick Joins Adam on Campaign Trail in BidefordPeople of Bideford Want a Full-time Local MPSunday 2 May 2010 Nick Harvey took time out of his busy campaigning schedule this week to campaign for local man, Adam Symons, in the tight contest in Torridge and West Devon. more on this . . .
Manufacturing is Essential For JobsBanks Need to Lend More for Growth and ExpansionSaturday 1 May 2010 Local Prospective MP Adam Symons met with representatives from local industries in Torridge this week to identify how manufacturing can be boosted in the local area. more on this . . .
Concern for Day Centre FundingOnly Provision for Many Elderly People to SocialiseFriday 30 April 2010 Prospective MP Adam Symons visited Holsworthy Day Centre lunch club this week to hear their concerns for the future funding of the service. more on this . . .
Its OUR CO-OP – We don’t want it shut!Local Shop Will Closed in Five Weeks TimeMonday 26 April 2010 An angry group of protesters converged on Appledore Co-operative Store this Friday as residents reacted angrily to proposals to shut the store. more on this . . .
‘Holsworthy Market has Bright Future’ - SymonsKick Start for a New EconomySaturday 24 April 2010 Prospective MP Adam Symons visited Holsworthy market this week, to talk to buyer, sellers, suppliers and traders about the plans for the new agri-business centre. more on this . . .
Thousands of Ducks Released by Prospective MPFriday 23 April 2010 Adam Symons, Prospective MP for West Devon and Torridge, helped local Rotary clubs release thousands of ducks into the Meadows in Tavistock as part of fundraising in aid of Shelter Box, Stroke Awareness and Rotary’s Thanks for Life campaign, which helps to eradicate polio worldwide. more on this . . .
Ruby Move to Cookworthy Set For SuccessProject Goes From Strength to StrengthFriday 23 April 2010 Ruby Country’s move to Cookworthy Forest Centre is set for success, according to Torridge and West Devon Prospective MP, Adam Symons, who is also Chair of the Holsworthy Area Advisory Group. more on this . . .
Paddy Ashdown Visits TavistockCalls for Fresh Start in Torridge & West DevonSunday 18 April 2010 Lord Paddy Ashdown joined local Prospective MP Adam Symons in calling for a Fresh Start for West Devon and Torridge. more on this . . .
My Vision For A University In BidefordProvide aspiration for North DevonSaturday 17 April 2010 “My Mission – Provide aspiration for North Devon. That’s why I want a University in Bideford” Prospective MP for Torridge and West Devon, Adam Symons, has called for local people to join together to deliver a research university in Bideford. more on this . . .
West Devon Crucify Tavistock on altar of easy housingCouncil Ignore the People’s VoteFriday 16 April 2010 “An insult to the intelligence of the people of Tavistock” is how Adam Symons, Lib Dem Prospective MP for West Devon and Torridge described the proposals put forward by West Devon Borough Council (WDBC) to build even more houses in the Crowndale Valley in Tavistock. more on this . . .
Post Office Closures Have Devastating ImpactCause of Hardship for Some in Local CommunitiesThursday 15 April 2010 Adam Symons, the Prospective MP for Torridge and West Devon visited several communities affected by the Post Office closures this week, including Shebbear, Tavistock, St. Giles-on-the Heath, Milton Abbott and Buckland Brewer. more on this . . .
Win a Swim With the Seals of Lundy?Post Your Favourite Leftovers RecipeThursday 15 April 2010 Do you love food but hate waste? Did you buy too much veg or overestimate the portions for Sunday lunch? more on this . . .
Doubts Cast on Government Plans for ParishesDecision-Makers May Consider Housing Provision in IsolationWednesday 14 April 2010 Adam Symons, Lib Dems Prospective MP for Torridge and West Devon, today criticized proposals from the Government to change Planning procedures as “A sticking plaster response to the very real wound that is the rural housing crisis!” more on this . . .
Poor State of Roads May Deter TouristsLack of care of Our InfrastructureMonday 12 April 2010 The poor state of main roads around Bideford, Torrington and Holsworthy may be deterring tourists from visiting Torridge, according to Torridge and West Devon Prospective MP, Adam Symons. more on this . . .
Paddy Ashdown Calls For Fresh StartTorridge & West Devon needs a local MP to Back Local PeopleSunday 11 April 2010 This Tuesday, Lord Paddy Ashdown will join local Prospective MP Adam Symons in calling for a Fresh Start for West Devon and Torridge. more on this . . .
Regional House-Building Targets Would be ScrappedPlanning Power to be Given Back to Local AuthoritiesSaturday 10 April 2010 Plans to build thousands of houses across towns such as Bideford and Tavistock would be scrapped under Lib Dems plans to allow Local Authorities more control over the number and type of houses needed. more on this . . .
Torridge and West Devon Rural Stroke Survivors Need Better ServicesChallenges Associated With Providing Local Support in Rural AreasThursday 8 April 2010 Adam Symons, Prospective MP for Torridge & West Devon has called on the Government to improve access to services for rural stroke survivors following a report which suggests that living in the countryside affects the quality of stroke care. more on this . . .
Paddy Ashdown Calls For Fresh StartWe need a fairer system with investment in local communitiesTuesday 6 April 2010 This Thursday, Lord Paddy Ashdown will join local Prospective MP Adam Symons in calling for a Fresh Start for Torridge and West Devon. more on this . . .
Biogas Production Could be Devon Speciality?Use of Organic Rubbish to Produce EnergyMonday 5 April 2010 Plans to increase the use of anaerobic digestion to treat waste and generate biogas, a renewable energy source, have been welcomed by the Chair of Devon Authorities Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee, Adam Symons. more on this . . .
Hartland Farmers’ Market official openingBringing Life to the Local CommunityMonday 5 April 2010 Hartland Farmers’ Market started its fifth season last Sunday. Cutting the ribbon for the official opening was Cllr Adam Symons, who helped to arrange a Torridge District Council grant to support the market. more on this . . .
Help for Northam to Get a Memory CaféA Valuable Resource for People With DementiaSaturday 3 April 2010 Adam Symons, Prospective MP for Torridge and West Devon, has thrown his weight behind plans to develop a memory café in Northam. more on this . . .
Earlier NewsFor a selection of news items from October 2007 to March 2010 see News Archive
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