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
Our Air! Our Commitment! Our Towns! - Liberal Democrats campaign to improve Medway's Air Quality
Local Liberal Democrats believe that we can no longer ignore the reality, that Medway is no longer free from dirty air. We feel that air pollution must be tackled now, not only to save our environment but to save lives. A report produced by the Centre for Cities found that 1 in 16 deaths in Chatham "are exclusively driven by combustion in commercial, institutional, and domestic activities linked to long-term exposure to particulates." Nationally, Liberal Democrats are calling for World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines on particulate matter to be adopted into UK law, and met by 2030.
MLDAW
19 Nov 2020
Three Stops Forward, One Step Back...
All Folkestone Town Councillors were asked by the Folkestone Town Clerk over the summer if they had any proposals for new or replacement bus stops in the town. There was partial funding available from Kent County Council, and a small reserve at Folkestone Town Council for stops. It wouldn't stretch to many, but with that, and a contribution from Councillor's ward grants, then we might get a few done.
19 Nov 2020
'It's time to save our high streets' - say Medway Liberal Democrats
Medway Liberal Democrats are responding to the news of a Kent and Medway Business Summit in January to look at high street changes, Brexit and the impact of Covid19. We know how difficult it has been for our businesses, and the lockdown policies that the Government have introduced to slow the spread of Coronavirus have had a huge economic impact on our towns.
MLDAW
19 Nov 2020
Ten Point Plan doesn't undo the damage Conservatives have caused UK Green progress
Yesterday the Government announced their Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution.
19 Nov 2020
648 local businesses have received Business Support Grants
Bedford Borough Council has automatically issued over £964,000 in support grants to 648 local businesses that have had to close during this period of national restrictions.
19 Nov 2020
The first lesson from Biden: respect for the opposition is the first step to healing | Caroline Voaden
Our vice-president Caroline Voaden (above) has written for West Country Bylines on the outcome of the recent U.S. elections and...
19 Nov 2020