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
£40 million to be invested on supporting people in their own homes
An extra £40 million will be added to the Disabled Facilities Grant to help people remain independent in their own homes for longer.
14 Jan 2014
£40 million to be invested on supporting people in their own homes
An extra £40 million will be added to the Disabled Facilities Grant to help people remain independent in their own homes for longer.
14 Jan 2014
Formation of LIBG group in north west England
LIBG executive member Cllr Howard Henshaw (Fylde) and Kiron Reid (Liverpool) are looking to hold a meeting of any Liberal International and Liberal Democrat members and other Liberals interested in international affairs in the North West.
14 Jan 2014
Duff welcomes vote for reduced emissions for Vans
The European Parliament has endorsed a deal to reduce CO2 emissions from new light commercial vehicles (Vans).
14 Jan 2014
Local Government Boundary Commission Confirm New Shepway Ward Boundaries
The final report by the Local Government Boundary Commission on the revised Shepway ward boundaries has been published. The final ward boundaries are exactly as that proposed in their draft report, with the Boundary Commission rejecting every proposal by Shepway District Council to alter the draft boundaries.
14 Jan 2014
Hundreds sign petition to save Hinckley's"Big Pit"
Well over 250 residents living near the site of the "Big Pit" wildlife haven in Hinckley have signed a petition opposing plans to fill in the site. The petition was organised by Hinckley Lib Dem County Councillor Michael Mullaney and local Lib Dem Borough Councillors Jeff Bannister, Lynda Hodgkins and Keith Nichols. This Thursday the County Councils Planning Committee will be deciding on whether to allow a planning application for the Big Pit, a nature feature behind Asda, Hinckley to be filled in to allow houses to be built on it. The petition opposing these plans highlights concerns that filling in the "Big Pit" could increase the risk of flooding to nearby properties, and that there could be fifty lorries a day taking materials onto the access route on Ashby Road, Hinckley. Petition organiser Cllr Michael Mullaney (Lib Dem Hinckley) said "Clearly there is very strong opposition amongst the people living near the site of the Big Pit to these plans to fill it in. People are particularly concerned about th
14 Jan 2014