Liberal Democrats have been discussing ways to involve more women, people with disabilities, black and minority ethnic people and lesbian and gay men, at their party conference in Brighton this week.
Fiona Hall, the North East's Liberal Democrat member of the European Parliament has praised the work of North East organisation Traidcraft.
There has been a meeting of some residents in the Bishopsgarth area about setting up a residents association to look at local issues such as speeding in the Marske Lane area, and antisocial behaviour.
The speed limit on the Ring Road, from Sainsbury's to Hartburn Lane / Darlington Road junction has been dropped from 40 to 30 m.p.h for about 9 months now, but many motorists (97%!) have not noticed and are being caught on camera. Suzanne had asked for extra signs but the Government will not allow it.
Eaglescliffe councillors Maureen Rigg & John Fletcher have frequently told Stockton Council about the state of the road in Carnoustie Drive - patching has now been completed.
Lib Dems Lynne Apedaile, Colin Leckonby, 2 Conservative Councillors and one Independent Councillor attended a consultation meeting for councillors on Tuesday 1st March.
