Wearside
Sunderland M&S closure another nail in the coffin for city centre
Lib Dems urge Council bosses to do everything possible to keep M&S in the city centre.
PE
17 Jan 2024
Grindon, Springwell and Thorney Close
Lib Dems working hard for Grindon, Hastings Hill, Springwell and Thorney Close
Councillor Paul Edgeworth
Paul Edgeworth was born and bred in Sunderland, attending Valley Road, Richard Avenue, Southmoor and St Roberts schools. He describes himself as a proud Mackem. Paul was elected as a councillor for Grindon, Hastings Hill, Springwell and Thorney Close in 2021. Paul is leader of the opposition Liberal Democrats group on Sunderland City Council, fighting for a fair deal for local people and holding Sunderland Labour's Council bosses to account. Outside of politics, Paul is Campaigns & Communications Manager at CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale.
Correspondence address:
✉️ Liberal Democrat Office, City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, SR1 3AA
💻 cllr.paul.edgeworth@sunderland.gov.uk
☎️ 07435 753950
Councillor Margaret Crosby
Margaret Crosby spent decades working as a teacher in primary schools across Sunderland, and more recently has been a carer for a family member. Margaret is a keen cook, baker, gardener and takes an interest in local history. She was elected as councillor for Grindon, Hastings Hill, Springwell and Thorney Close in 2019. Margaret is always out and about working to keep the community clean and tidy. She has successfully campaigned to roll-out more lifesaving defibrillators across the city.
Correspondence address:
✉️ 8 Woodside, East Herrington, Sunderland, SR3 3SJY
💻 cllr.margaret.crosby@sunderland.gov.uk
☎️ 07810 056486
Councillor Stephen O'Brien
Stephen O'Brien was elected as the first ever Lib Dem councillor for Grindon, Hastings Hill, Springwell and Thorney Close, winning a sensational by-election victory in January 2017 - the first time anyone had ever beaten Labour in this area. Since then, Stephen has worked tirelessly to improve services for his community and to stop bad decisions and wasteful spending by the Labour-run Council. Stephen takes a keen interest in providing more social and council housing, having grown up in Pennywell before his family home was demolished by Labour's council bosses.
Correspondence address:
✉️ Liberal Democrat Office, City Hall, Plater Way Sunderland, SR1 3AA
💻 cllr.stephen.o'brien@sunderland.gov.uk
☎️07788 190210
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Sandhill
Controversial Thorney Close homeless hostel plan “will no longer proceed”
Residents in Thorney Close have welcomed news that Sunderland Council “will no longer proceed” with plans to convert the last pub on the estate into a hostel for homeless people with complex needs.
PE
16 Jan 2024
Wearside
Grace House short breaks: end to this sorry fiasco is finally in sight
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PE
20 Dec 2023
Wearside
Give shoppers a Christmas present by saving ‘Free After 3’ parking, Sunderland Council urged
Lib Dems are urging Sunderland Council bosses to save ‘Free After 3’ parking instead of axing it in the new year.
PE
18 Dec 2023
Wearside
Shoppers’ delight as Tesco set to make a return to Sunderland city centre
Liberal Democrat councillor for Millfield, Thornhill and the city centre Niall Hodson celebrates the news Tesco wants to open a new Express store just outside The Bridges.
NH
18 Dec 2023
Wearside
New Sunderland station an ‘uninviting let-down’ say Lib Dems
The new southern entrance to Sunderland railway station is just a huge, empty glass box with a couple of seats in, leaving people wondering what all the fuss is about, say Lib Dems
PE
8 Dec 2023