On October 19th at their Full Council meeting Stockton Borough Council unanimously supported a motion put by Liberal Democrat Councillor for Eaglescliffe, Alan Lewis, on Disabled Parking Space abuse.
Following complaints from parents about the half barriers at Allen's West level crossing not keeping children away from the trains Alan Lewis met with Stockton Council officers and Network Rail on site to discuss the issue. Network Rail say that it is acceptable on their safety assessment but that in light of new housing proposals they will look at it again. Meanwhile Stockton Council officers have said that they will fill in a gap in a fence and will look at putting a safety gate on the South East corner of the crossing.
Cllr Julia Cherrett has written to the Evening Gazette in response to their feature on skateboard & BMX in Stockton:
Local Lib Dem campaigner Elliot Kennedy has welcomed news that the UK Payments Council has reversed its decision to scrap cheques.
After just one year in Government, the Lib Dems have delivered 100,000 extra apprenticeships across England to help young people get into work.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says it's time the public benefited from the bailout of the banks.
