Torridge and West Devon Liberal Democrats
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Liberal Democrats on Torridge District CouncilLocal Council Elections May 2011Lib Dems Torridge District CouncillorsThe following wards have a Liberal Democrats Councillor: Bideford North, Clovelly Bay, Hartland & Bradworthy (2), Holsworthy, Torrington.
Committee: Overview & Scrutiny (Internal)
Committee: Overview & Scrutiny (External)
Committees: Standards, Audit & Governance
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Lib Dems Gain a SeatBreaking the National TrendFriday 6 May 2011 Liberal Democrats have gained an extra seat on Torridge District Council. Liberal Democrats Councillors for 2011 to 2015 are: Bideford North - Trevor Johns Clovelly Bay - Adam Symons Hartland and Bradworthy - Anna Dart and Brian Redwood Holsworthy - Howard Ratledge Torrington - Geoff Lee
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. Torridge Lib Dems have published their 3 point plan for Torridge in their Manifesto:
Torridge Lib Dems want to accelerate the sharing of staff with North Devon, and use the money saved to re-invest in better housing, cleaner streets and developing employment. Lib Dem candidates have also said that they are dedicated to making sure that the highest standards are applied to councillors meetings and personal interests at all times. Speaking at the launch, Parliamentary Spokesman and local councillor, Adam Symons, said: “The last four years at Torridge have been a bit of a damp squib. The current administration have not achieved much, and yet we find ourselves staring down the barrel of a £1.6 million deficit. This cannot go on!” “Our plan is simple – share the services that we can share with North Devon; save money to re-invest in jobs and services; and make sure that Torridge Councillors are focused on their community, not themselves.” “This simple plan has caught the imagination of many people, which is why we have a record number of candidates standing.” Torridge Lib Dems ManifestoTorridge Lib Dems have a simple plan:
How will we save money to invest in services?The Lib Dems want Torridge Council to share
staff and services with North Devon Council. The money we save we
will re-invest in better housing, more recycling and cleaner
streets. The Conservatives, who have led both councils over the last
four years have failed to work How will this work?Currently, both councils provide almost identical services, just in different parts of Northern Devon. This is a huge waste of YOUR money. Many of these services could be joined together, freeing up more money to do more things, and making these services better by learning from eachother. How will we generate new jobs?By working with the private and voluntary sectors, we will invest what money is available in education, training and in developing tourism, agriculture and clean energy. Lib Dem councillors already work very closely with organisations such as Petroc, Citizens Advice and Torridge Training. We will support and work with these organisations to generate new jobs, new skills and new opportunities. A Community focused Council!All of you will have heard stories about Torridge! It has had a reputation of Councillors doing what is right for them, not for their communities. It’s time this changed!
Tribute to Des Shadrick - Holsworthy's Brightest LightIt is with great sadness that we report the loss of Des Shadrick, who passed away on 18th April 2009 after a long battle with cancer. “Throughout the time I have known Des, he has been a man of utmost integrity, courage and humanity. I cannot think of a better man to have represented the people of Holsworthy. He was passionate, and compassionate. He was a man of the highest principles who believed, and demonstrated, that people can make real changes in their communities for the better. I hope his life provides inspiration to many others, as it has done to mine. “Des had an immense reputation in the rural communities of Devon. He never stopped trying to drive the area forward, even when he was unwell. He was a farmer, and a thinker. His passing is a great loss to all.” Adam Symons
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