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Liberal Democrats launch Local Election Campaign Thu 24th Apr 2008 The Liberal Democrats have launched their 2008 election campaign here in Southampton.
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In my view - Lib Dems Put City First Tue 26th Feb 2008 Since taking minority control of the Council the Conservatives' record has been alarming:
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The Tory Honeymoon is over Wed 29th Aug 2007 In Southampton, as nationally, the Tory bubble has burst. This is after they had a decidedly shaky start in May, with their Leader so unprepared that he was unable to announce his Cabinet at the Annual Council.
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Caring for Mansbridge Wed 22nd Aug 2007 Since the transit site issue I have been accused of not caring about the people of Mansbridge. Let me tell you a little about me and my work as a councillor and then you can judge.
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Swaythling Councillors stand firm in supporting the people Tue 21st Aug 2007 "As ward councillors for Swaythling we are both proud of the work we have done for the people of Swaythling over many years. We have both been very involved in local residents groups, worked to get improved facilities such as the Mansbridge play ground, helped residents with problems like helping the local elderly to settle in new accommodation when work was being done on their homes," commented Dave Beckett and Ann Milton their work in the community.

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Gypsy transit site will be at Monks Brook Tue 31st Jul 2007 Now it is agreed that Southampton's Gypsy transit site will be at Monks Brook it is time for me to take stock. As Cabinet Member responsible, did I do right? Several questions need answering.
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City on Hold Tue 31st Jul 2007 Liberal Democrat Leader Councillor Adrian Vinson has expressed fears about the City being kept on hold until the new Conservative Administration get to grips with what is going on in the city and the Council.
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"Great" move new Tory Cabinet! Wed 4th Jul 2007 "At a stroke you have snubbed our two universities, our colleges, and our major employers, not to mention the schools themselves. By appointing an out-of-town 'we are friends with important people in London' organisation to run our two new secondary schools the Tories have said they trust these people more than their fellow citizens and partner organisations in the city," commented Bassett Councillor Liz Mizon on the school decision.

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