January 2017 - Mansfield & Ashfield Liberal Democrats

Nottinghamshire County Council Manifesto 2017

26th January 2017/in Ashfield, Hucknall, Mansfield, News /by webofficer

Whereas most National political parties are structured centrally, with candidates and policy dictated from above. The Liberal Democrats however are a grass roots party, where all power and decisions are taken by regular members and the many committees we work together through. In the local area, the County & City group work with all local parties in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham. This element of cooperation allows us to target our resources and activists towards the bigger issues our county/city face.

For the 2017 County Council Elections we have worked together to create a Manifesto which all candidates, activists and parties will work towards in the coming years. Not only in county hall, but in all campaigns where we fight for a Greener, Caring County/City which Invests in the Future.

To read our manifesto please click here

Becky Thomas Selected as Sherwood PPC

26th January 2017/in News /by webofficer

Becky Thomas has been selected as our PPC (Perspective Parliamentary Candidate) for Sherwood in the event of a snap election being called before May 2017. Our central Nottinghamshire location is covered by Ashfield, Gedling and Newark & Sherwood councils.

Covering the following Towns & Villages: Bilsthorpe, Blidworth, Boughton, Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Farnsfield, Ollerton, Rainworth, Hucknall, Bestwood Village, Calverton, Lambley, Newstead, Ravenshead, and Woodborough

I am very excited at the opportunity to be able to represent Sherwood as a parliamentary candidate for the Liberal Democrats. I strongly believe that the Liberal Democrats have shown strength and solidarity during the recent times of political uncertainty and that we will continue to see our success increase as we have seen in so many by-elections in recent months. I am passionate and committed to grassroots politics, and would love to hear from you if you have any issues in the area that I can help with. My vision is to build a society of tolerance, freedom and fairness for all.To find out more about Becky, please visit here

James Harvey selected to represent Hucknall North

24th January 2017/in Ashfield, Hucknall, News /by webofficer

We are pleased to announce that James Harvey has been selected to represent Hucknall North in the up coming Nottinghamshire County Council elections in May.

After being selected, James made the following comments

“Having lived in Nottinghamshire almost my entire life and Hucknall for the last 5 years I am proud to be standing in the Hucknall North division that I now call my home in the upcoming election for Nottinghamshire County Council. I hope to be able to represent the views of residents of both Hucknall and Bestwood Village to get the best outcomes for these communities and Nottinghamshire as a whole in these challenging times.”

You can follow James on Twitter @JamesHarvey_LD

Proud to have been selected to represent the Liberal Democrats in the Hucknall North Division in May’s @NottsCC elections. #Ng15 #Hucknall

— James Harvey Lib Dem (@JamesHarvey_LD) January 18, 2017

The state of our roads and pavements

23rd January 2017/in Ashfield, Hucknall, News /by webofficer

The roads and pavements around our town are beyond a disgrace and have been neglected for too long. While many of our main roads are maintained, to a degree our residential streets are left to degrade and cause damage to residents vehicles. Some smaller roads have not been touched for decades and due to the low number of residents, the complaints barely get heard.

Its not just the roads either, the pavements and alleys ways all over Hucknall are in need a thorougher surveying and repair or replacements when needed.

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