Bromley Borough Liberal Democrats

Bus Lane hours changed

Sat 20th Feb 2010

Following pressure from local councillors David McBride, Martin Curry and Brenda Thompson, the Council asked TfL to change the bus lane hours along Cray Avenue as it was causing congestion. They did this, but only for half of the lane! We have asked that they change the hours for the other part of the bus lane quickly.

Bus Lane sign (photography: David McBride)

New playground is a huge success

Sat 20th Feb 2010

The new playground in the Brooks Way area in St Paul's Cray is proving to be a hit with local children. The playground was approved after support from Cray Valley East Liberal Democrat councillors, despite opposition from Tories from Beckenham. "I am delighted that the playground is being so well used," said Cllr David McBride.

Councillors join Community Clean-up

Sat 20th Feb 2010

Cray Valley East Liberal Democrat councillors Cllr David McBride, Cllr Brenda Thompson and Cllr Martin Curry recently joined local Friends members, Police and Council officers in a clean up in the area around the river in St Paul's Cray village. Brenda, Martin and David have regularly attended these events over the past few years since the Friends of the Cray Valley group was set up. "It is a good way for the local community, including us as councillors, can come together to keep our area clean," said David.

Lib Dems Propose Council Tax Freeze

Mon 15th Feb 2010

Bromley's Liberal Democrats, for the second year running, will propose a rise of 0% for this year's Council Tax, saying that in the current recession a Council Tax freeze would help all of the Borough's residents.

Bromley's Tories block money for the Crays

Sun 14th Feb 2010

Local Liberal Democrat councillors recently asked the Council to spend some money to improve Carlton Parade and the northern end of Orpington High Street. The Council were proposing to spend this money to improve the middle of the High Street but a grant meant that they did not have to. Incredibly, Bromley Tories voted against the money being spent in our area and it goes back in the bank. Cllr David McBride said, "This proves what many residents have felt about Bromley Tories. They do not care about this area at all."

Sensitive information left in Council car park

Mon 16th Nov 2009

Tory Bromley Council has been leaving confidential, sensitive documents next to recycling bins at the Civic Centre in unsecured plastic bags.

What Town is Tory Working for? ask Lib Dems

Thu 12th Nov 2009

Bromley's Liberal Democrat Leader Cllr David McBride and Sam Webber, the Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Bromley and Chislehurst, have criticised Bickley Conservative Councillor Gordon Jenkins after it emerged that he was now living in Eastbourne and leading the Tories campaigning on local issues in Sussex.

Lib Dem lends a hand to clear up the River Cray

Sun 30th Aug 2009

Local Liberal Democrat Cllr David McBride joined fellow Lib Dem Cllr Brenda Thompson and local residents, sea scouts and other groups to clear the River Cray and Riverside Gardens in St Mary Cray.

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