http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Tower Hamlets Liberal Democrats en-GB Tower Hamlets Liberal Democrats http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Tower Hamlets Liberal Democrats 2008-07-04T15:49+01:00 United Kingdom http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000149/council_does_not_deal_with_home_repairs_in_time_say_libdems.html Libdems today expressed their shock at the failure of the Council to respond in time to complaints made by residents about Council housing stock. Approximately 15,000 repair requests are logged each quarter but the Council is failing to respond to around 37% of complaints within the target of 10 working days. As well, the works are not being completed in a reasonable time. Technical services had 81% of their complaints upheld (at the second stage of complaint) mostly because of continuing delays in completing work. 2008-06-18T21:11+01:00 http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000148/libdems_question_the_cost_of_civil_partnership_ceremonies.html Tower Hamlets Liberal Democrats have today asked Council officers for an explanation of the disparity between the cost of a civil partnership ceremony and that of a civil marriage ceremony. 2008-06-04T13:27+01:00 http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000147/wedding_bells_for_liberal_democrat_group_leader.html Councillor Stephanie Eaton, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Tower Hamlets Council today announced that she and David Edgar, the Chair of Tower Hamlets Labour Party are due to marry later this year. 2008-06-03T17:50+01:00 http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000144/tower_hamlets_liberal_democrats_condemn_government_hit_to_the_poorest.html Gordon Brown's decision to abolish the 10p rate of income tax has been attacked by Liberal Democrats across the country. Councillor Stephanie Eaton, Leader of the Lib Dem group on Tower Hamlets Council has condemned the changes saying: "We know how difficult it is for people earning low pay to survive, and these tax changes mean that it is even harder. The government should be ashamed of itself. Tower Hamlets has some of the poorest people in the country and recent tax changes will make many of them poorer." 2008-04-08T13:58+01:00 http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000142/peace_and_quiet_at_night_for_islanders_thanks_to_libdems.html After raising the issue of 24/7 roadworks on the Isle of Dogs, EDF energy and NACAP UK have contacted Liberal Democrat Councillor Stephanie Eaton to admit to a "conflict of communication". NACAP UK have now assured Councillor Eaton that the noisy work will occur during limited time periods only. 2008-04-01T11:13+01:00 http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000141/20_weeks_of_noise_at_all_hours_libdems_say_why.html Liberal Democrats on the Isle of Dogs are complaining about the Labour Council's decision to allow EDF energy and their contractors Nacap UK unlimited hours of work on residential streets. The work involves digging up roads using noisy hammer drills and is expected to continue for 20 weeks. Local resident and Councillor Stephanie Eaton said "The noise at 0830 on Saturday morning was unbearable. A number of local residents and visitors have complained about the early morning noise to me and I am shocked that the Council has not limited the hours of this work. If the company falls behind in its schedule there is nothing to stop them carrying on this work 24/7" 2008-03-31T13:26+01:00 http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000140/happy_easter_to_all_our_friends_from_tower_hamlets_liberal_democrats.html We would like to wish all our supporters, activists, friends and members a very happy Easter. 2008-03-23T00:13+00:00 http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000139/libdem_councillor_shines_in_royal_courts_of_justice.html Taking on the legal professionals is all in a day's work for Lib Dem Councillor Stephanie Eaton. Councillor Eaton successfully argued for concessions from the Council as the spokesperson for the Mowlem Campaign group yesterday (Wednesday). 2008-03-20T21:23+00:00 http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000138/liberal_democrat_takes_on_council_in_high_court_to_stop_kids_being_placed_in_containers.html On Wednesday the High Court will consider an application for judicial review of Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee's decision to grant planning permission for a Children's Centre made out of shipping containers. Ward Councillor Stephanie Eaton will present the arguments on behalf of residents, former parents and others who feel that the children of Bethnal Green North deserve an excellent Children's Centre. 2008-03-17T22:55+00:00 http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000137/baishaki_mela_possibly_back_on_after_confusion_reigns_in_town_hall.html Liberal Democrats in Tower Hamlets have slammed the confusion and chaos around the Baishaki Mela. Liberal Democrat activist Mohammed Rafique commented today: "This is a fantastic and popular event celebrated by visitors from all around the world. You would have thought the Town Hall would welcome this chance to celebrate the Bengali New Year but instead they seem to have done their best to stop it happening. The leadership in the Town Hall has been very weak." 2008-03-16T22:36+00:00 http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000136/successful_local_campaigner_to_stand_in_weavers_byelection.html Tower Hamlets Liberal Democrats have selected experienced former Councillor John Griffiths to stand for election in Weavers' ward. The by-election is required because of the resignation, for health reasons, of popular sitting Councillor, Louise Alexander. 2008-03-09T01:12+00:00 http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000135/tributes_and_thanks_to_louise_alexander_who_resigned_today.html Liberal Democrats offer tributes to Louise Alexander who has resigned today as the Liberal Democrat Councillor in Weavers Ward on health grounds. 2008-03-07T16:15+00:00 http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000134/save_our_post_offices_say_liberal_democrats.html At least 5 post offices in Tower Hamlets have been earmarked for closure according to a long awaited announcement by the Royal Mail. They include Post Offices in Watney Market, Devons Road, Heylyn Square, The Quarterdeck, and Whitechapel. Libdem campaigners have been on high alert for this statement from the Royal Mail which officially launches a 6 week period of 'consultation'. Councillor Tim O'Flaherty commented: "We will certainly be letting them know that we are not happy with these proposals". 2008-02-19T14:30+00:00 http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000133/rainhill_way_appeal_dismissed.html Residents on the Crossways Estate, Rainhill Way, in Bromley by Bow are celebrating today's decision of the Planning Inspectorate to dismiss an appeal by Swan Housing. The decision means that residents will not be faced with an overbearing property built too close to their houses. 2008-02-18T17:38+00:00 http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/news/000132/lib_dems_demand_a_dedicated_headteacher_for_every_school.html Liberal Democrats have revealed that a national shortage of headteachers means that six schools in the Borough have one head teacher for two schools. 2008-02-16T22:58+00:00