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Committing to a New Ambition for Zero Suicides Across the NHS

Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is calling for all NHS trusts to commit to a new ambition for zero suicides.

20 Jan 2015

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David Cameron is "technologically illiterate" on Encryption Ban

Liberal Democrat MP Julian Huppert said the Prime Minister's plans to ban encryption technology are "technologically illiterate".

19 Jan 2015

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Liberal Democrats Aim to End Child Illiteracy by 2025

Liberal Democrat manifesto plans will include a commitment to end child illiteracy by 2025, Nick Clegg announced on Sunday 18 January.

19 Jan 2015

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News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats

Since the flooding last year the Environment Agency has been working with TRDC and local landlords at Scotsbridge to support the River Chess banks. TRDC has cleared the side channel of debris and vegetation and dog damage to the banks has been regularly repaired using sandbags. The EA's contract has now started, with the compound being set up this week, followed by tree management including removing low vegetation, some pollarding , some crown lifting and then the removal of material from the river. This de-silting is expected to finish by 17th February. Water levels will be reduced on completion. The material to be removed from the mill stream must be disposed of off-site as it is too rich in nutrients to be spread on adjacent farm land. This will mean about 20 lorry movements a day along Park Rd and Scots Mill Lane. Residents are asked not to park at the junction of Copthorne Rd & Park Rd while the work is underway to prevent access problems for lorries involved in the work. http://youtu.be/HgLO_rpaJFM

20 Jan 2015

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News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats

Temporary Road Closures Harefield Rd, from 9.30am-3.30pm on Sunday 25th January, for approx. 2 weeks, from the junction with Woodcock Hill to the junction with Church Street. This is to allow the replacement of telegraph poles. Sarratt Lane, 9.30am-3.30pm, 3rd February , from junction with Bridle Lane to junction with Loudwater Ridge. This is to allow utility service works ………………………………………………. National Non-Domestic Rates

18 Jan 2015

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News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats

We understand that some of the food pods were not emptied after Christmas because they were frozen up - sorry. ………………………………………………………………. There is to be a new crackdown on fly-tipping. Under new legislation, coming into operation in the spring, enforcement officers are to be given power to seize vehicles used for illegal dumping, without going to court for a warrant. Any views ? …………………………………………… It is reported that there are 635,000 empty homes in England, 216,000 are vacant for more than 6 months. Should the owners of these empty homes face higher taxes on the properties to encourage them to rent out these homes and ease the housing shortage ? ………………………………………… The new Recycling Centre opening times started on 5th January. The Rickmansworth Centre will be open from 10.00am-6.00pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. ……………………………………………….. TRDC, Dacorum, Hertsmere and Watford have together produced a new business guide which includes an online business directory and other information about loca

16 Jan 2015

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