boro lib dems 2014 local election manifesto

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STRONGER ECONOMY. FAIRER SOCIETY.

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Page 1: Boro Lib Dems 2014 Local Election Manifesto

STRONGER ECONOMY. FAIRER SOCIETY.

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Peterborough
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Local Elections 2014
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"Peterborough Liberal Democrats want our city to have a stronger, fairer and more sustainable economy."
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The Conseravatives have been running the City Council in Peterborough for 14 years!
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During this period in charge, they've sold off our schools, closed public toilets, charged for brown bin collections, wasted millions of £'s on unwanted or required vanity projects and much, MUCH more!
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During this time, they have also rewarded themselves with thousands of pounds in extra salaries and given significant pay rises to already high paid senior officers at the Town Hall, who support them in their projects.
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"Peterborough Liberal Democrats believe its time for change, time to stand up and say, enough is enough!"
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Peterborough

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Democrats

Peterborough

The current system concentrates power in thehands of the Tory council leader and a fewsenior cabinet members. Most councillors,even those in the controlling group have littlepower or influence. Scrutiny of the cabinet isgenerally weak, underresourced andineffective.

Tory failings:

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Tory failings:Bus service cuts:

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Recent legislation gives councils theoption of returning to a committee systemand abolishing cabinet government. Thiswould ensure that all key decisions aretaken by a committee meeting in publicand decisions can be challenged at the

point they are being made.

Lib Dem priorities:Restore committee system to increaseaccou nta b iIity:

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www.peterboroughlibdems.org.uk

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It is literally true that speed kills and killschildren in particular. We would like to see20mph speed limits introduced across thecity in residential areas.

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Contact Us!
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www.facebook.com/PeterboroughLibDems
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www.twitter.com/BoroLibDems
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www.youtube.com/PeterboroughLibDems
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#ResidentSurvey2014
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www.bit.ly/RSurvey14
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Printed, published and promoted by P. Chivall, for all Peterborough Liberal Democrats, of 88 Elmfield Rd., PE1 4HB.