Stunning Victory For Libdems In East Yorkshire By-Election

Stunning Victory For Libdems In East Yorkshire By-Election
July 1, 2022

The Liberal Democrats in East Yorkshire are celebrating again following their ‘stunning’ victory in the Bridlington By-Election held on Thursday.

Voters overwhelmingly voted in favour of the Liberal Demoncrats who bagged 57% of the votes cast electing Jayne Phoenix to represent them at County Hall.

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Conservative Defects To Lib Dems Saying ERYC Is Not Democratic

Conservative Defects To LibDems Saying ERYC Is Not Democratic
May 17, 2022

In a dramatic move at East Riding Council Annual General Meeting, Conservative Councillor Charlie Bayram crossed the floor at the start of the meeting to join the Liberal Democrats on the  Opposition benches.

The defection has also prompted the local LibDems to say they think there will be a seismic shift from Conservative to Lib Dem at the next local elections.

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Former Beverley Mayor Calls For COVID Hardship Fund

Former Beverley Mayor Calls For COVID Hardship Fund
September 7, 2020

The Labour group on Beverley Town Council has called for a fund to help the town recover from the crippling impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Currently, the council holds around £750,000 which Labour councillors believe could offer vital help to residents and businesses who are now struggling financially after five months of lockdown.

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Pasha Has Final Laugh As ERYC Planners Are Overruled

Pasha Has Final Laugh As ERYC Planners Are Overruled
May 10, 2019

Cllr Denis Healy has welcomed the news that a local business has won their battle with East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s planning committee.

The LibDem Cllr has always supported the local entrepreneur in his quest to diversify his business. After East Riding Council reject his application, Pasha took his battle to the highest level.

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Local LibDems Raise Concerns Over Relaxed Fracking Planning Rule Proposals

Local LibDems Raise Concerns Relaxed Fracking Planning Rule Proposals
October 8, 2018

Members of the ERYC Liberal Democrat will be asking the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to write to Government over the proposed changes to how ‘Fracking’ Applications are dealt with.

Anger has swept across the country following news that Ministers are going to make life easier for energy companies who will no longer need planning permission to prospect for shale gas.

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LibDems Will Introduce Legal, Regulated Market For Cannabis

LibDems Will Introduce Legal, Regulated Market For Cannabis
May 15, 2017

Denis Healy says plans by the Liberal Democrats for a legalised cannabis market will help tackle organised crime and mental health issues caused by the drug.

Mr. Healy who is standing in the 2017 Election says that by introducing these measures it will make the drug safer and help tackle criminals who profit for the sale of Cannabis.

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Green Party Deputy Leader Adrian Ramsay To Visit Beverley

November 28, 2011

The Green Party’s Deputy Leader Adrian Ramsay will visit Beverley on Thurs 1st Dec. Adrian will speak at an open meeting at Norwood Methodist Church, Norwood, at 7.30pm, on the positive Green vision. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. Bill Rigby, of East Riding Green Party says, ‘Adrian has pulled off an amazing feat in that by the tender age of 30 he has transformed Norwich City Council…

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The Alternative Vote Referendum!

May 4, 2011

Yes, for the first time in my life I (Shan Oakes) have been sufficiently moved about an issue to somewhat rudely e-mail (almost) my entire address book. Please forgive.  Perhaps odd that the first event that should ever move me to such extremes is the Alternative Vote referendum, but there we are.  Perhaps next week I shall e-mail about cuddly pandas or global poverty.  But let’s start with AV. Doubtless…

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