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Leicester celebrates the arrival of the Olympic Torch

12/07/2012

I’m exceptionally excited about the Olympics but didn’t get tickets for any of the games. So like most people, the closest I’ll get to seeing the games is on the sofa in my living room, glued to the TV. That’s why I was so thrilled to be at the Abbey […]

Liz presses for Council rethink on gypsy and traveller sites

14/05/2012

\I know that many of my constituents are deeply concerned about the Council’s current proposals to develop authorised gypsy and traveller sites at Greengate Lane, Beaumont Way and Red Hill Way. Given the strength and depth of feeling and the questions and objections that have been raised about the proposed […]

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Update on Gypsy and Traveller Sites

19/03/2012

I have been campaigning with local ward Councillors for a city-wide solution to the problem of unauthorised traveller camps. The Council has responded by consulting on a proposal to build three authorised gypsy and traveller sites at Greengate Lane, Beaumont Way and Red Hill Way. I know many of my […]

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Making physics exciting

01/03/2012

On Friday 24th February I helped judge the Active Physics ‘Become a Star’ competition at Leicester’s brilliant National Space Centre. It’s really important that we encourage more children to get interested in and excited about science, including physics. So I was delighted to back the Active Physics competition, and will […]

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My letter to City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby regarding unauthorised traveller camps

26/10/2011

Dear Peter Re: Unauthorised Traveller Camps As you are aware, unauthorised traveller camps have been a long-standing issue for the city. I am often contacted by a significant number of constituents who are very concerned about the impact these camps can have on their community – as I understand my […]

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Liz calls for waste site foul smell to stop

04/08/2011

Liz has demanded a waste management firm does more to prevent smells from making lives a misery for residents on an estate.

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Mowmacre residents ‘want end to waste site stink’

04/08/2011

Liz is angry about residents having to live with smell from a local recycling plant.

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Mowmacre residents raise concerns about travellers

14/06/2011

On Friday, at one of my regular surgeries at the Tudor Centre, I met with a group of local residents to discuss their concerns about travellers setting up a camp near to their homes. The residents told me that rubbish has been dumped in the area and that they have […]

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Traffic problems at Guru Nanak Gurdwara

15/12/2010

I have been helping to address a number of issues raised by the Guru Nanak Gurdwara at Holy Bones. Working with our Abbey Councillors, we have successfully resolved problems with the nearby parking meters and to move the no-entry sign on Great Central St to allow direct access to the […]

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New trees for Stocking Farm

02/03/2010

On Saturday 27th February I helped plant Leicester’s 7,500th new tree at Stocking Farm Community Centre. Young people from the local area, youth workers, and staff from the local Council and Primary Care Trust all joined in to get the flowering cherry tress in the ground (not as easy as […]

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Leicester celebrates the arrival of the Olympic Torch

Liz presses for Council rethink on gypsy and traveller sites

Update on Gypsy and Traveller Sites

Making physics exciting

My letter to City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby regarding unauthorised traveller camps

Liz calls for waste site foul smell to stop

Mowmacre residents ‘want end to waste site stink’

Mowmacre residents raise concerns about travellers

Traffic problems at Guru Nanak Gurdwara

New trees for Stocking Farm