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Christmas Wishes
27th November 2008

Dear Friends,

I am writing in my capacity as the new Chairman of Beverley and Holderness Constituency Liberal Democrats to offer you my best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.


On Saturday 22nd November 2008, at the Beverley and Holderness A.G.M. Malcolm Lynn stood down from being Chair after many years at the helm, although he will still be working hard for the Liberal Democrats along with his wife Carole, County Councillor for South West Holderness. For those who do not know me I stood for North Holderness in the 2006 local elections, missing out narrowly to John Whittle. At 41 married to Guy we have two girls Lorna 13 and Millie 5. I am involved with a number of local groups one being Chair of Seaton Parish Council, as well as running Seaton Post Office.

Nationally, of course we have experienced the most turbulent period on the stock market since 1929, with major banks having to be rescued and governments around the world being forced to take surprisingly radical steps to try to stave off a recession, or worse. In all this turmoil, Vince has showed himself to be very perceptive in his analysis and a voice of reason. By contrast, the Tories do not seem to have recognised the scale of the problems and they seem just to be interested in appealing to their core vote. So, for Liberal Democrats, there is a plus in all this.

We recently had the election for the President – Baroness Ros Scott clearly voted in by the electorate, who has shown that this is a time for change and looking forward to a more promising future.

Locally, the main political event in our constituency was last January, when we selected John Beacroft-Mitchell as our candidate for the next General Election. We also selected the candidates for the Euro-election, with Diana Wallis and Stuart Arnold being selected as our first and second candidates.
It is also not too early to start planning for 2011. If you are interested in standing – or might be interested – or know someone who is – please let our Committee know, so we can get things moving.

Socially back in October, we were pleased to have Lord David Shutt MP, Chief whip of the House of Lords since 2005 and John Beacroft- Mitchell as speakers at our Annual Dinner, which was at the Lairgate Hotel, Beverley. The event was a great success both socially and financially and Lord Shutt gave us an entertaining speech with insight to his political history. Following the success of the whole evening a booking has been made to hold 2009 Annual Dinner there. The dinner is a wonderful social event open to all members of the Liberal Democrats to meet and greet, it would be nice to see some new faces, so I hope that you will consider joining in the fun Next Year.

The Theatre Club which is run by John and Carol Bird has had a good year, with visits to a wide range of shows, If you would be interested in joining the group for a trip to the theatre, please give John a ring on 01482 882720.

Looking forward to next year, Beverley and Holderness Liberal Democrats will hold its first meeting in February the date will be available on our web site www.bevandholdlibdems.org.uk in January 2009. Also look out for some of our social occasions to which you and your family are very welcome to attend.

With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year,
Yours sincerely,



Nicola Salvidge
Chairman – Beverley and Holderness Liberal Democrats

 
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Christmas Wishes
27th November 2008
Dear Friends,

I am writing in my capacity as the new Chairman of Beverley and Holderness Constituency Liberal Democrats to offer you my best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

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PLASTIC BAGS – A BRIEFING
17/11/2008
The average plastic carrier bag is used for five minutes, but takes 500 years to decompose.

- DEFRA, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

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Annual Beverley and Holderness Dinner

Beverley and Holderness Liberal Democrats are holding their Annual Dinner at the Lairgate Hotel Beverley, On Friday October 24th 2008 at 7.30pm.
Speakers include David Shutt
Chief Whip in the House of Lords and John Beecroft-Mitchell PPC for Beverley and Holderness.


Those wishing to purchase tickets can do so by contacting Nicki Salvidge on 01964 533148

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Lib Dem contender slams MP for missing post office vote.
22/03/2008
Lib Dem parliamentary candidate, John Beacroft-Mitchell, has slammed the local Tory MP for missing a crucial vote to save local post offices.


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European Referendum
04/03/2008
John Beacroft-Mitchell welcomes public backing for Liberal Democrat Europe referendum campaign

Local Liberal Democrats in Beverley and Holderness are stepping up their call for a referendum on whether the UK should be in or out of the European Union.

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Local Liberal Democrats have selected their candidate to fight the next general election.
02/02/2008
John Beacroft-Mitchell was selected by Beverley and Holderness party members in a hustings meeting in Seaton Village Hall on Saturday.

In accepting the selection John said: "I am looking forward to taking the fight to the streets of Beverley and Holderness".

"The Liberal Democrats are the only party which has consistently believed in green issues, personal liberty, localism and social justice,
and is a party that has long represented an alternative to the cosy bedfellows of Labour and the Tories".

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Lib Dems welcome victory for HOTI in legal action on incinerator
02/02/2008
Beverley and Holderness Liberal Democrats were delighted to learn that the Environment Agency has revoked its permit for the proposed waste incinerator at Saltend.
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Liberal Democrats - the Only Party with Policies to Prevent Post Office Closures
03/10/2007
The announcement that the Post Office is planning to close the Post Offices at Grovehill in Beverley and at Mappleton and Hollym in Holderness has angered local Liberal Democrats.

Nicola Salvidge, Postmistress at Seaton and a Liberal Democrat Candidate for the North Holderness ward in the East Riding Elections, said, “It is such a shame to lose any Post Office. We really need to be asking the public for their support; by using their local offices it will make them viable and keep them open.

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Fears about rise in Adult Education Fees
August 14th 2007
The news that adult education fees are to rise steeply in the East Riding will come as a blow to many people said Cllr. Katrin McClure, Liberal Democrat spokesperson on education.

Speaking after the East Riding Cabinet meeting on Tuesday Cllr. McClure said “The removal of the concessionary fees for over 60 year olds and the general rise in fees is bound to discourage people from coming to adult education classes. Any drop in numbers will lead to closure of some classes and cut the number of opportunities for forming the social relationships that are so important to the quality of life, particularly for the older members of the community.”


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Fears about rise in Adult Education Fees
July 26th 2007
The news that adult education fees are to rise steeply in the East Riding will come as a blow to many people said Cllr. Katrin McClure, Liberal Democrat spokesperson on education.

Speaking after the East Riding Cabinet meeting on Tuesday Cllr. McClure said “The removal of the concessionary fees for over 60 year olds and the general rise in fees is bound to discourage people from coming to adult education classes. Any drop in numbers will lead to closure of some classes and cut the number of opportunities for forming the social relationships that are so important to the quality of life, particularly for the older members of the community

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Delay in GM potato crop trials welcomed.
May 14th 2007
News released by DEFRA today (14th May) that there would be no planting of genetically modified potatoes at the proposed site between Preston and Hedon this year was welcomed by East Riding Liberal Democrat Cllr. Carole Lynn who represents the area.

Cllr. Lynn said “I am pleased that there will be further time for reflection and time for more information on the possible effects on bees and local borage crops to be sought. It is disappointing that permission for the trials on this site has been granted by DEFRA but not unexpected given their attitude elsewhere.”

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ERYC Election Candidates Chosen
April 5th 2007
Beverley and Holderness Liberal Democrats will be contesting all
20 East Riding seats in the constituency in the elections
on May 3rd.

Constituency Chairman, Malcolm Lynn, said "We have a strong team of experienced candidates who are determined to work hard
for the people of the East Riding. I am confident that we will see some
good results on May 3rd."

The Liberal Democrats currently hold 7 of the 20 seats in the constituency. The Conservatives are in second place, with 6 - followed by Independents with 4 seats and Labour with 3.

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Lib Dems call on council to object to GM crop trials
April 4th 2007
At the full East Riding Council meeting on Wednesday 4th April a motion by Liberal Democrat Cllrs Stewart Willie and Carole Lynn will call on the council to reaffirm its 2003 stance against GM crops being grown in the East Riding and object to the trials of GM potatoes proposed for the Preston / Hedon area.
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Nearer to Solution-Hornsea Estate Traffic and Parking Problems
March 23rd 2007
A solution to longstanding traffic and parking problems at the Greenway shops on the council estate in Hornsea is to be sought, following the successful presentation of a petition to the East Riding Council’s Environment and Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee yesterday.

Cllr Polly Worsdale, who presented the petition on behalf of shopkeepers and residents at the Greenway, said she was delighted that this problem, which has been ongoing for many years but recently been made much worse by the erection of wooden bollards by the ERYC, was now going to be thoroughly investigated and a solution sought.

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Hospital Campaign’s last Demonstrations
March 7th. 2007
Hospital campaigner Cllr Polly Worsdale is today urging residents to attend the last two campaign demonstrations which are planned for Hornsea and Withernsea. A decision will be made on the future of the four East Riding hospitals and services provided at Beverley, Driffield, Hornsea and Withernsea by the Board of the East Yorkshire Primary Care Trust at Burnby Hall in Pocklington on 28th March.
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ERYC Failing Hornsea Shopkeepers
March 5th 2007
Shopkeepers, their customers and residents of The Greenway in Hornsea are petitioning East Riding of Yorkshire Council after longstanding problems with car parking have been made worse since posts were erected last year by the council. Shopkeeper Jean Bolhunowskyj says her takings have fallen dramatically since the posts were erected.
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More People to Benefit from Health Through Warmth
February 21st 2007
East Riding Liberal Democrat Cllr for North Holderness, Polly Worsdale, is hoping to make the Health Through Warmth scheme available to more East Riding residents. The scheme is a partnership between councils, the NHS and electricity suppliers which enables anyone who suffers from poor health to have heating in their home improved either for free or at a reduced rate.
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Campaigners Warn Against PCT Consultation Forms
January 19th 2007
Campaigners fighting to retain health services at the four community hospitals in the East Riding are warning residents to be wary when filling in the consultation forms issued by the East Riding of Yorkshire PCT. The forms require respondents to tick a box to say which option for the number of level 2 hospitals services they support. However, campaigners say that by ticking any of the boxes, this demonstrates support for the PCT’s proposals which include getting rid of all hospital beds at Beverley, Driffield, Withernsea and Hornsea hospitals.
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