The three opposition groups on Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council have joined forces to oppose cuts to the Link bus service in the area. The council’s Labour leadership is understood to be planning to get rid of or seriously reduce the service. A working group has been set up to discuss the future of the […]

Liberal Democrats in Ormesby ward on Redcar & Cleveland Council have carried out a traffic survey on Ormesby Bank as part of their campaign to limit house building in the area. The results are staggering. There were: • 1864 vehicles on Ormesby Bank near Swan’s Corner between 7.45 am and 9.00 a.m. • 3812 vehicles […]

After only a month in charge of Redcar & Cleveland Council, Labour is already breaking promises. Liberal Democrat councillors have slammed Labour Council bosses after they decided to increase the charges for “junk jobs” (bulky household waste) today. Today’s decision by the Labour Cabinet means that residents will now pay £17 for collections of large […]

Since taking control of Redcar & Cleveland Council, Liberal Democrat Cabinet members have asked officers for a report on the possibility of providing a traditional pier at Redcar. The Council will be looking at basic structures and trying to find a realistic option that is achievable. A feasibility study is expected in the next three […]

Redcar Constituency Liberal Democrats are celebrating this week following the rejection of intrusive housing plans at Longbank Farm, Ormesby. The application for 320 houses received widespread objections from local residents, councillors and business and was refused during a planning meeting on Thursday. Ian Swales MP commented: “This is a great result for the residents of […]

Liberal Democrats are demanding to know what action the Labour Council is taking to solve the problem of frequent closures of the level crossing on West Dyke Road. The level crossing regularly has to be closed for considerable periods of time during adverse weather. Councillor Mary Ovens, quizzed the Labour Cabinet Member responsible at Thursday’s […]

Disadvantaged primary school pupils in Redcar & Cleveland borough are set to receive nearly £8 million to boost attainment, the Liberal Democrats have announced. The pupil premium funding for 2015/16 will help teachers support those children at most risk of falling behind their colleagues. The figure for the borough is £7.95 million, an increase of […]

Liberal Democrats on Redcar & Cleveland Council are delighted that the Council is to receive over £300,000 to fix potholes. The Government has just announced extra funding for councils up and down the country to deal with the problem. Redcar & Cleveland is set to get £301,123. The Government estimates that each pothole costs £53 […]

Liberal Democrats have criticised red tape at Labour-run Redcar & Cleveland Council today after the Friends of Zetland Park were forced to cancel their popular family fun day. The Fun Day has been running for over 10 years and provides excellent free family entertainment. Over 4000 people attended last year and the event has raised […]

Liberal Democrat Councillors Irene Curr and Josie Crawford have donated £750 from their ward budget to Redcar Library, to pay for new childrens’ books. Cllr Josie Crawford said: “Redcar Library is a very important part of our community. It has a warm and friendly atmosphere. I am delighted to have been able to help improve […]