Local Party unanimously supports tidal lagoon
At last night's meeting of the Swansea and Gower Liberal Democrats in Gorseinon, the local party unanimously passed a motion supporting the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project. The lagoon was discarded by the Conservatives in Westminster in spite of broad cross party support and the strong support in the Hendry Review.
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Dismay at rejection of Swansea Bay Lagoon
By James McGettrick, Chair Swansea and Gower Liberal Democrats
On behalf of Swansea and Gower Liberal Democrats, I would like to express our dismay at today’s news that the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon Project has officially been killed by the UK Government.
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Lib Dems challenge Chancellor to act on Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon
The Liberal Democrats have challenged the Chancellor to commit to giving the go ahead to the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon.
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The Welsh Liberal Democrats and Independents official opposition group on Swansea Council are to table a number of amendments to the council’s budget on Thursday to scrap the proposed £50 a day charge for attending day centres in the City, to put more money into repairing roads and to try and protect under threat youth clubs.
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People can be quick to complain about the shortcomings of professional politicians, often with good reason, but every now and then we’re reminded how foolish it would be to leave things to the amateurs.
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The Swansea Bay City Deal commits South West Wales to an ambitious 15 year investment and development programme, featuring the Swansea City and Waterfront Digital District, a project that promises a Digital Business Village, a 2,000 seat arena and a new hotel. It might be the initiative that kickstarts a new era for business and tourism in the city.
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