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Wyre Forest Liberal Democrats would like to wish all Residents of Wyre Forest a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and to thank you for your continued support.
It is with great pleasure that I can today announce the appointment of Tim Gordon as the Party's new Chief Executive.
Tim will take up this position on 9 January 2012.
Tim Gordon brings to the role a lifetime of commitment to the Party, as a volunteer, campaigner and candidate, but also a strong commercial background and clearly demonstrated leadership qualities.
The Lib Dems are opposing calls for an immediate cut in the 50% tax rate paid by higher rate taxpayers.
Nick Clegg's party instead wants to give more help to those on middle and low incomes who need it the most.
Lib Dem Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander said, "At a time when the whole country faces serious financial challenges, the priority needs to be people on low and middle incomes."
The Lib Dems are opposing calls for an immediate cut in the 50% tax rate paid by higher rate taxpayers.
Nick Clegg's party instead wants to give more help to those on middle and low incomes who need it the most.
Lib Dem Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander said, "At a time when the whole country faces serious financial challenges, the priority needs to be people on low and middle incomes."
In his keynote speech to the Liberal Democrat Conference, Party Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has outlined his goals for the Government and the country over the coming years. He reiterated his commitment to liberal values on the environment and human rights and his determination to ensure a fair chance for every child, saying "every child can do good things, great things, if only we give them the opportunities they deserve."
Whilst out and about canvassing in Sutton Park, I have had the privilege to speak with a number of residents regarding the state of democracy both here in Wyre Forest and Nationally. It has been very interesting discussing the merits of changing the way our MP's are elected.
Planning permission has already been granted for the new super surgery here in Franchise Street. With parking in all the local streets already stretched to the limit by staff and visitors to the hospital, the small number of spaces here will not be enough.
Residents in this area were consulted how ever their concerns have been ignored I believe this shows contempt for the electorate of Sutton P ark.
Our recent survey highlighted that residents believe that crime and vandalism is still too high in Sutton Park. If I am elected to be your representative on Wyre Forest District Council, one of my priorities will be to get our streets cleaned up and work with our local Police to improve our neighbourhood
Whilst out delivering in Sutton Park Road, a number of residents expressed their concern about the lack of progress on the site of the former Sutton Arms.
Planning permission has already been granted for a housing scheme, to include a number of 'affordable homes'.
With a lack of housing being high on many people's priorities, it seems incredible that we are still waiting for these homes to be delivered.
