Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
'Enjoy Your Borough' New Year's Resolutions, Part One: Use Your Local Library!
In the first of a series of posts here on mayordave.org.uk with suggestions for New Year's Resolutions on the theme of getting out and enjoying the facilities and attractions on offer in Bedford Borough, Mayor Dave Hodgson encourages everyone to use and enjoy their local library.
3 Jan 2015
Cllr Alex Payton selected to stand as Parliamentary Candidate in 2015
North West Hampshire Liberal Democrats have selected local barrister Alex Payton as their prospective parliamentary candidate. The selection followed a vote of party members at a meeting in Andover Guild Hall.
3 Jan 2015
Lost postcode found
After a three year campaign residents of seven bungalows in Garyth Williams Close have been told that a gas supply is being laid to their homes this month (January 2015) and that gas central heating should follow shortly afterwards.
3 Jan 2015
Cllr Michael Mullaney welcomes £15million roof repair scheme for places of worship
Cllr Michael Mullaney Lib Dem parliamentary spokesman for Hinckley and Bosworth has urged places of worship, in Hinckley and Bosworth to apply for a new £15million fund available for the repair of roofs and guttering.
2 Jan 2015
Cllr backs campaign to scrap Police Commissioners
A campaign to scrap Police Commissioners has got the support of a leading local Liberal Democrat. A petition has been launched to scrap the elections for Police Commissioners due in 2016. Supporting the campaign Hinckley Cllr Michael Mullaney said "The Police Commissioner elections in 2016 are likely to cost up to £100 million. That money could be much better spent on frontline policing. The turnout in the first Police Commissioner elections in 2012 was a mere 14.9%. It is clear that there is no public demand for this politicising of the police." "I hope people will sign the petition to abolish Police Commissioners at http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/68799" Author of the petition Sue James said "I set up the petition, on the Government's website, because I want to try to get a debate during this Parliament. I think M.P's now might come to the decision to end this costly experiment that the public has no appetite for. Otherwise, I fear, that after the General election it will not be a priority to
2 Jan 2015
Energy Efficiency Measures Top 1 million
A million home improvements kept Britain's homes warmer for less this Christmas thanks to energy efficiency schemes introduced by Liberal Democrats in government.
2 Jan 2015