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Welcome to Ashfield, Eastwood & Mansfield Liberal Democrats

Working hard for our area

It has been a fantastic result for the Liberal Democrats in Ashfield & Eastwood, where they suceeded in slashing Labour's majority from over 10,000 to just 192! This followed a great result in the County Council elections in 2009 where the Liberal Democrats won five of the eight in the Ashfield Parliamentary constituency. The Lib Dems won Eastwood, Kirkby South, Sutton North, Sutton West and Sutton Central.

Keep in touch

Our intention is that this website will be a useful resource for local people to find out more about the local Liberal Democrats and the campaigns we are running.

However, we would like it to be more than that - we would like to hear from you. Online you can:

Recent updates

  • Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
    Article: Sep 21, 2011

    In his keynote speech to the Liberal Democrat Conference, Party Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has outlined his goals for the Government and the country over the coming years. He reiterated his commitment to liberal values on the environment and human rights and his determination to ensure a fair chance for every child, saying "every child can do good things, great things, if only we give them the opportunities they deserve."

  • Yes to Fairer Votes logo
    Article: Mar 25, 2011

    On 5th May you have a choice. You can keep the discredited First Past the Post system to elect our MPs, or you can choose a new and fairer system - Alternative Vote (AV). Back the campaign for change at www.YesToFairerVotes.org

    AV is a small change that makes a big difference.

    Saying YES! to Fairer Votes Means:

  • Article: Feb 14, 2011

    We have had a fantastic response to our "save the cheque" campaign.

    In 2009 the big banks decided to abolish cheques by 2018. This decision was taken by the Payment Council for the benefit of the banks.

    Four million cheques are issued every day. Local Liberal Democrats believe that banks should listen to the public, who are their customers, and keep cheques. Many pensioners and vulnerable people reply on cheques, as do lots of Ashfield businesses.

  • Article: Feb 11, 2011
    By Craig Day

    Angry residents all over Sutton have contacted me over the last few weeks complaining about the amount of dog poo on the streets.

    People are saying how disgusted they are that the Labour run Council are neglecting our streets and allowing dog owners to let their dogs poo all over our streets and not clean up after them.

  • Article: Feb 10, 2011
    By Craig Day

    Several residents have contacted me about the amount of fly tipping on Penn Street.

    This has been an ongoing problem for people surround Surrounding Lawn; what is annoying people more is that their Independent and Labour Councillors have ignored their requests for help.

    I have acted on behalf of the residents of Sutton and I have contacted the Neighbourhood Services Team and they are going to investigate the situation.

  • Article: Feb 9, 2011
    By Craig Day

    Residents of Leamington Drive have told me that despite asking their local Councillors to get the sunken grate repaired they have had no action.

    As a local campigner trying to get a better deal for residents in our area I have reported the sunken grate to the Highways Authority. Action to repair the sunken grate will start soon.

  • Petition: Feb 4, 2011
  • Article: Feb 4, 2011
    By Craig Day

    A few weeks ago we told you the council were starting legal action on the owners of the land on the corner of Bowne Street / Penn Street after a number of broken promises to clean the area up (http://craigday.mycouncillor.org.uk/2010/11/26/bowne-street-penn-street-update/).

    The Council have requested a list of details from us outlining each time we have contacted the land owners. This will help the legal team to put together a case. We are supplying all the information we have but if you have any evidence you would also like us to submit then please get in touch.

  • Collins Ave
    Article: Feb 3, 2011
    By Craig Day

    After speaking to residents on Collins Avenue it is clear that everyone is fed up with the number of potholes.

    Nobody can understand why they pay one of the highest council taxes in the country bit are neglected by the Labour led District Council.

    I have reported the potholes in to the Highways Department and they have told me they will repair the potholes.

  • Scarcliffe Court Pothole
    Article: Jan 23, 2011
    By Craig Day

    After reporting the pothole on Scarcliffe Court before the start of the bad weather I have noticed that the Labour led District Council have failed to fill in the hole.

    I have reminded the Council of the pothole and I have been assured by the Highways Department that they will be taking action soon.

    I will keep you posted on the progress.