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Southwark Liberal Democrats respond to Labour's Spring Statement
Reacting to the Spring Statement and “unprecedented” welfare cuts, the Southwark Liberal Democrats have asked “what is the point of the Labour Party?”
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892 Home Southwark Development With Fewer than 1 in 5 Social Housing to be Decided On
Berkeley Homes’ Borough Triangle Development, where Mercato Metropolitano is currently situated, is to come to Southwark’s planning committee on 26th March.
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Southwark Labour Vote to Back Two Child Benefit Cap
At last night’s council assembly (19th March), the Southwark Labour party unanimously voted to block calls from the Liberal Democrats to scrap the two child benefit cap.
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Liberal Democrats Call for End to Balcony Charge “Racket”
The Liberal Democrats have written to Steve Reed MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), demanding action to reform the way the Port of London Authority (PLA) manages…
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Liberal Democrats warn Bakerloop Bus could be “distraction”
Southwark Liberal Democrats have formally responded to the public consultation on the new bus service dubbed the “Bakerloop”.
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Young Carers Action Day: Southwark Liberal Democrats Call for Action
Young Carers Action Day: Southwark Liberal Democrats Call for Action On Young Carers Action Day (12th March), the Southwark Liberal Democrats are calling for action to support young…
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Reservations Remain as Council Concedes on Itemised Leaseholder Bills
Southwark Council have made some concessions in making leaseholder bills more transparent, following a campaign from leaseholders and the Southwark Liberal Democrats. Following a series…
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National Empty Homes Week: Southwark Liberal Democrats Renew Call for Action
In National Empty Homes week (3-9th March), the Southwark Liberal Democrats have renewed their call for action over the 2531 empty homes in Southwark – the most in London and one of the most in the…
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Lib Dems Respond to London Being Excluded from Government Deprivation Fund
Cllr Rachel Bentley, Southwark Liberal Democrat Deputy Group Leader and Parliamentary Spokesperson, has responded to the news that the Governments £1.5bn “plan for neighbourhoods”, aimed at tackling…
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Canada Water Masterplan: Affordable Homes Could Drop to just 10%
New planning documents submitted to Southwark council for the Canada Water redevelopment has shown revised designs, which include taller buildings and a potential reduction in the proportion of…
