Spending Review a ‘new age of austerity’ with no real improvements to vital services say Lib Dems
People won’t see real improvements in vital services under this Labour government.
HF
11 Jun 2025
Wearside Liberal Democrats
Sunderland's official opposition party - fighting to end years of Labour neglect and complacency in Sunderland
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Wearside
Anger as controversial battery energy storage plant approved in Hastings Hill
Lib Dem councillors say approval for a battery energy storage facility next to 2 scheduled ancient monuments in Sunderland is the wrong decision – and hope it isn’t one the Council regrets.
MC
10 Jun 2025
Sunderland Labour councillors and MPs left red-faced after ‘desperate and self interested’ Winter Fuel U-turn
The Winter Fuel U-turn is better late than never – but it is clearly just a desperate and self-interested move to try and stop Labour losing support to opposition parties in the opinion polls and at the ballot box.
PE
9 Jun 2025
Northumbrian Water should be included in new bonus ban after death and illnesses of dogs in Seaburn
Lib Dem councillors are urging the Government to ban bonuses from being awarded to Northumbrian Water bosses after tonnes of sewage was dumped and after the death and illness of dogs being walked in an area under investigation for sewage leaks.
MB
6 Jun 2025
Environment Agency slammed for putting dogs’ health at risk at Seaburn beauty spot
Lib Dems in Sunderland are demanding that the Environment Agency takes urgent action to clean up Cut Throat Dene after local vets issued warnings that dogs suffering vomiting and diarrhoea could be linked to visits to the stream.
MB
20 May 2025
Wearside
Hearts will sink at ‘soulless grey boxes’ planned for High Street West redevelopment
Lib Dems have raised concerns after the publication of Sunderland Council’s plans for redevelopment of High Street West in the city centre.
PE
17 Apr 2025
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