Archive for December, 2006


 

Coun Martin Smith has slammed the County Council because the expensive electronic signs put up around town are STILL not working – up to 18 months after their installation.

Just a few weeks ago County engineers promised that the signs would be working in time for Christmas.

But Burnley Council’s Executive Member for the local economy, Lib Dem Coun Martin Smith, said action was needed because those responsible were wasting tax payers’ money.

 

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It has just been announced that the Prime Minister will introduce the Government’s proposals on Tridant to the House of Commons on Monday 4 December.

Today I’m unveiling the recommendations on the future of Trident drawn up by our Liberal Democrat policy working group. These proposals will be presented to the Federal Policy Committee and the conference in Harrogate will have the final say in spring.

The proposals call for Britain’s nuclear weapons to be cut by half. This significant cut would give us the opportunity to kick-start multilateral disarmament talks, whilst also demonstrating to all countries that the UK takes seriously its commitments under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
First they closed the A&E to emergencies

Now they are closing the Childrens ward at Burnley General

Join the campaign today
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Gordon Birtwistle MP
Surgery Dates & Contact Details

First Friday of the month:4pm-5pm Burnley Sainsbury’s

Second Friday of the month:4pm-5pm Burnley Asda

Third Friday of the month:4pm-5pm Burnley Library

Fourth Friday of the month: 4pm-5pm Padiham Leisure Centre

For further details contact Gordon’s office 23 St James Row 01282 704430 Email: info@gordonbirtwistle.org
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