BathNES Liberal Democrats

LibDem B&NES; Budget 2014 "Good news for Keynsham"

by Duncan Hounsell

Working for a stronger economy in a fairer society

Keynsham residents appreciate financial competence and sound management. The Bath and North East Somerset Council tax is frozen again for Keynsham residents with front-line services continuing to be protected.

52 refuse and recycling collections per year in Keynsham.

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Saltford's Green Belt - Manor Road latest

by Duncan Hounsell

Preserving our environment

Manor Road

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has overturned the recommendation of the Inspector and refused planning permission for Crest-Nicholson to build a 99 house estate by Manor Road, Saltford, on Green Belt land. Liberal Democrat run B&NES Council OPPOSED this planning application and argued its case against the proposal at the planning inquiry held by the Inspector last year. The overwhelming wish of Saltford residents is for the retention of the Green Belt land around Saltford.

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LibDem B&NES; Budget 2014 "Good news for Saltford"

by Duncan Hounsell

Working for a stronger economy in a fairer society

Saltford residents appreciate financial competence and sound management. The Bath and North East Somerset Council tax is frozen again for Saltford residents with front-line services continuing to be protected.

52      refuse and recycling collections per year in Saltford No      change to opening hours at the Pixash      Lane recycling depot Saltford Library retained Local      665 bus service (Saltford-Keynsham) retained 20mph zones in residential areas in Saltford Free limited stay parking at Saltford shop parade to continue Re-wiring and maintenance at Saltford Brass Mill The most vulnerable people and families in Saltford supported

Saltford can benefit from:

Continuing      investment in cycle routes      across the district £340,000      for the River Avon Corridor      Fund Extra      £2 million for Highways &      Footpath resurfacing across the Authority £375,      000 for the Green Deal helping      B&NES residents improve home energy efficiency £34      million regeneration of Keynsham Town Centre - a destination for Saltford people.

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Bathwick and Widcombe Hills to be resurfaced

by Nicholas Coombes

Liberal Democrat run BathNES Council will be resurfacing sections of Bathwick Hill and Widcombe Hill over Easter.

Work on Widcombe Hill will start on 13th April, the week before Easter, and work on Bathwick Hill will begin on 22nd April.

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