Stamford Liberal Democrats

Thursday, 10 July 2008

A Living Archive for Stamford?

Cllr Maureen Jalili (LibDem Mayor of Stamford) has proposed that a 'Living Archive' be created for the town of Stamford to capture not only the memories of more senior citizens within Stamford, but also for the younger population to give their views on life in Stamford in the 21st Century.

Bus passes - SKDC again requested to lift 9.30am ban

Stamford LibDem councillors on SKDC have called on SKDC to join the other six adjoining districts in Lincolnshire who are lifting the 9.30 am start time for those with bus passes. The issue will now be examined by the Resources Policy Development Group. We remain pessimistic about SKDC changing their mind on this as the Chairman of the Resources Policy Development Group has already gone on record as saying he does not agree with the move after the Scrutiny Committee of SKDC (chaired by Cllr Ken Joynson, LibDem councillor for Market Deeping) had recommended the lifting of the restrictions. This recommendation was turned down by the Conservative cabinet. Grantham and Stamford Liberal Democrats together with Stamford LibDem councillors will continue to push for the lifting of the ban; Stamford Town Council has already backed the proposal.

Stamford Sports & Leisure

Action for Stamford Sports and Leisure Group (Chaired by Cllr Jane Peckett) will be meeting with Cllr Linda Neal (Leader of SKDC) on 16th July to strongly voice the case for a laned swimming pool and increased Sports and Leisure provision in Stamford. This was the major item repeatedly put forward by those who took part in the survey carried out by the Group; over 1000 signatures were collected in the petition organised by the Group.

Saturday, 12 April 2008

Quentin's Dilemma

Former Tory now Labour MP for Grantham and Stamford Quentin Davies, was vociforous in his opposition to the proposed closure of Ryhall Road post office - even coming to Stamford to support protesters. What a surprise then when his name appears as one of the government's supporters of the bill to go ahead with closures nationally! An example of the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing?

Wednesday, 27 February 2008

Stamford achieves Quality Parish Status at last!

Stamford LibDems are delighted that Stamford Town Council was awarded the official certificate for Quality Parish Status on 19th February 2008.

Monday, 14 May 2007

STAMFORD LIBDEMS JUBILANT!

Tories receive a resounding NO vote!

We are delighted to tell you that we have achieved great success in the Town and SKDC elections:

We have FIVE District Councillors - a gain of one seat:-

Dr. Sam I. Jalili - All Saints'
Harrish Bisnauthsing - St. John's
Chris Brough - St. John's
Maureen Jalili - St. John's
Joyce Gaffigan - St. George's

The representation at District level for Stamford is now made up of:
FIVE LibDems
Three Independents
One Conservative

This means that at least eight of Stamford's representatives at SKDC will vote positively on Stamford issues and will not blindly follow the Conservative Cabinet's instructions. We hold out great hopes that the one SKDC Conservative SKDC councillor now representing Stamford (Stamford Town Councillor Mike Exton represents the Deepings at SKDC) - will also work hard to make Stamford's voice heard. We trust that Cnllr Exton will do the same.

We have SEVEN Town Councillors - no change:-

Dr. Sam I. Jalili - All Saints'
Maureen Riley - All Saints'
John Binder - St. George's
Maureen Jalili - St. John's
Harrish Bisnauthsing - St. John's
Chris Brough - St. John's
Jane Peckett - St. Mary's

The Town Council is now made up of:
SEVEN LibDems
Six Conservatives
Seven Independents
One Labour

Stamford now has a balanced council which is not dominated by the Conservatives. This means that there will be a much more democratic governance for the town which will truly reflect the views and demands of Stamford People.

Wednesday, 9 May 2007