Members of the over-50s line dancing group at Downham Leisure Centre have approached me to help them save their dancing class, which is under threat from funding cuts. When I visited the class today I was inspired by the energy and enthusiasm of everyone. I suggested there were three ways we could find funding to save the class:

1. Bid for money from the Assemblies Fund
2. Pay a small weekly fee
3. Convince the Council to pay for the class.

We’ll do everything we can to save the line dancing class… just don’t ask me to dance!

Cllr Pete Pattisson

The Lib Dems have chosen two energetic candidates to stand up for Downham in the by-election on February 19th. Duwayne Brooks grew up in the local area and is determined to improve community safety for all. Jenni Clutten has been an active campaigner for improvements in education for students for many years. Together they hope to join Lib Dem councillor Julia Fletcher to make a strong team in Downham.