Our Eden Project Sleepout - A letter from local member Deborah Hinton
In November 2015, local activist Deborah Hinton (Gorran Haven) and Cornwall Councillor Doug Scrafton (Par and St. Blazey Gate) took part in the annual Eden Project Sleep Out in order to raise money for local charity St. Petroc's. Deborah has kindly provided her account of the evening.
Read moreLib Dems in Newquay lose battle to curb inflated Town Council tax increases
Lib Dem Councillors were bitterly disappointed with the result of the Town Council budget debate - they fought hard to curb the excesses in the budget but there was an extraordinary alliance between the Tories and the Green and Labour Councillors and they were determined to have their 99.9 increase - and were not prepared to listen to any facts put to them. While they battled to a small reduction, Lib Dem Councillors believe the Council Tax rise being imposed on local residents is still far too high.
Read moreAGM 2015
AGM 2015
Saturday November 28th 2015 at 2.00pm upstairs at the 'Bystro at the Bank'.
Followed at 4pm by an open meeting with Rupert Blomfield, refugee support service manager at the Red Cross, to talk about the refugee crisis. This will be held in the Bystro bar (all welcome, bring your friends and have a meal)
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Jack Satterthwaite launches his vision for Poltair Ward
Jack Satterthwaite, Lib Dem candidate for the St Austell Town Council By-Election, has this week launched his vision for Poltair.
Read moreJack Satterthwaite chosen as Lib Dem Candidate
St Austell Liberal Democrats have selected 18 year old Jack Satterthwaite as their candidate for the St Austell Town Council By-Election for the Poltair Ward. This follows the resignation of local MP Steve Double. The election will take place on Thursday 29th October.
Read moreCharles Kennedy (1959-2015)
St Austell & Newquay Liberal Democrats are very sad to hear about the death of former Liberal Democrat Leader Charles Kennedy.
Read moreThank You Party a huge success
Stephen Gilbert's 'Thank you' Party was a huge success as members and supporters came to Roche on Saturday.
Stephen Gilbert says Thank You
"We need Liberal Democrats more than ever before to defend our fundamental freedoms" (Stephen Gilbert)
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Stephen Gilbert announces £250 carer’s bonus for 1690 carers in St Austell & Newquay
Liberal Democrats will give 1690 carers in St Austell & Newquay a £250 ‘Carer’s Bonus’ for looking after loved ones who are older, disabled or seriously ill.
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