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Wed 23rd Jul 2008:

Chelmsford continues to wait for public consultation on the Riverside.

At July's meeting of Chelmsford Borough Council, Lib Dem group leader Mike Mackrory presented Roy Whitehead with a petition containing 1,250 signatures. These included over 20 current and former Olympic, World, European, Commonwealth and British national swimmers, divers, coaches and trainers. In particular, Great Baddow swimmer Rebecca Gallantree who (together with Tom Daley, the European Gold diving medallist and Olympic medal prospect) is representing Great Britain at the Olympic Games in Beijing.

Wed 21st May 2008:

Riverside plans go behind closed doors.

In a shock move the Conservative controlled Borough Council have disbanded the cross party Riverside redevelopment working group.

Mon 12th May 2008:

Chelmer Waterside can be a great new development AND keep High Bridge Road.

The Liberal Democrats have restated their backing for a mixed-use development on Chelmer Waterside that takes account of residents concerns and environmental issues. They support demolishing the old gasworks and developing the area as a retail, leisure and residential destination, but they have attacked what the council is now proposing because it will cram too much development and traffic into one space.

Link Chelmsford's waterways.

Chelmsford Liberal Democrats have called on the Town Centre Plan Inspector to consider the importance of linking Chelmsford's waterways, specifically the building of a cut between the Blackwater Navigation Canal and the River Chelmer..

Tue 29th Apr 2008:

High Bridge Road should stay, say Lib Dems.

Chelmsford Council committed itself last week to knocking down High Bridge Road, from near the Odeon roundabout to Springfield Road. The local Liberal Democrats have condemned this as bad for the environment, a waste of money and sure to make traffic at the Army & Navy much worse.

Fri 22nd Feb 2008:

No EXTRA money for Old Moulsham - Tory election promises exposed.

It has been revealed this week that Old Moulsham will not be receiving any EXTRA money for local improvements - only the money long planned for the central Chelmsford area. During the Moulsham & Central by-election, Lord Hanningfield (Conservative County Council Leader) promised that Old Moulsham would be benefiting from an extra £15 million investment in footpath and road repairs in Chelmsford.

Fri 11th Jan 2008:

£10 Million Overspend: Tories Propose Slashing Potholes Maintenance .

Potholes in Chelmsford roads are going to get larger and not be fixed for longer. This bad news comes this week as the ruling Conservatives on the Council try to balance the budget for road maintenance.

Sat 15th Dec 2007:

Lib Dems celebrate another election win.

Chelmsford Liberal Democrats are celebrating another stunning victory after James Gardner won the Moulsham & Central by-election. The result was Lib Dem 1051 55% (up 14.6%); Con 640 33.5% (down 14.6%); Lab 153 8% (down 3.5%); UKIP 67 3.5% (up 3.5%).

Thu 13th Dec 2007:

Vote Gardner (Lib Dem) on Friday to be the voice for Old Moulsham.

Old Moulsham resident James Gardner will be strong voice for the area if elected in the by-election tomorrow. "I am looking forward very much to polling day tomorrow. If elected, I will do my very best for the area where I live," said James. "Make this election a referendum on the Conservative inaction on traffic and housing issues."

Wed 5th Dec 2007:

Fix traffic problems in Old Moulsham and Town Centre - James Gardner.

James Gardner is campaigning for action on all the traffic problems affecting Old Moulsham and Chelmsford Town Centre. James (who is Lib Dem candidate in next Friday's by-election for the area) wants to see 20mph speed limits introduced in the core area of Moulsham Street and surrounding residential streets.

Sat 24th Nov 2007:

Norman Lamb MP backs James Gardner.

Norman Lamb (Lib Dem MP for North Norfolk) was in Chelmsford yesterday to back James Gardner, candidate in the Moulsham & Central by-election. Later Mr Lamb spoke to a gathering of local Liberal Democrats in Great Baddow.

Fri 23rd Nov 2007:

James Gardner will fight for Moulsham & Central.

James Gardner has pledged to stand up for Old Moulsham and the town centre if elected as the local councillor in the 14th December by-election. James is the ONLY candidate standing who lives in the area (and he works there too).

Mon 29th Oct 2007:

Oaklands Park Traffic - Lib Dems raise local concerns.

An additional car park, positioned on existing tennis courts, has been approved by Chelmsford Borough's planning committee. This despite objections from local residents, who were concerned about extra traffic movements within the park. Lib-Dem County Cllr. Keith Francis attempted to persuade the Council to amend the scheme citing strong reservations from English Heritage and the ways in which, in his view, serious harm would result from this decision. An additional tennis court has been promised.

Tue 31st Jul 2007:

Back to square one on Moulsham Lodge Centre.

Essex County Council are still dithering over the future for Moulsham Lodge Community Centre, despite pressure from the local Lib Dem councillors. In March ECC was going to auction the site, but cancelled this when the meeting with local representatives was arranged for 27th March.

Safety improvements for Parkway crossing as Lib Dem pressure pays off.

Calls from Keith Francis (Central Chelmsford Lib Dem County Councillor) have achieved a number of measures to improve safety at this busy and valuable crossing. Cllr Francis met with officers and the new cabinet member for transport (Cllr Norman Hume) to persuade them that special measures were necessary.

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