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Press release on the Autumn Statement.

Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget

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.

News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council

The Reach Free School planning application in Long Lane has now been validated . The number is 16/ 1523/ FUL . Details can be found on the Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) website

Local Campaigner chosen to contest Bishops Castle by-election

JONNY KEELEY CHOSEN TO FIGHT BISHOPS CASTLE COUNCIL SEAT

Manchester Council 'clutching at straws' on pay

Manchester Council met this morning to rush through some shocking pay rises for senior council staff. Some are seeing their salary increase by up to 60 per cent. Actual increases total more than £100,000 per year - enough to hire four full time members of staff on the yearly average wage.

Have your say on local bus routes, urges Jon Whitehouse

Local county councillor Jon Whitehouse is encouraging Epping Forest bus users to comment on proposed changes to local bus routes.

Building more diverse council groups

I've seen a lot of posts on Facebook and heard questions at Lib Dem socials about how to recruit more women and diverse candidates for council elections. There seems to be a real willingness to do it but not always a clear idea of how. Here are my three top tips - I'd be interested in what others have done. SET TARGETS. Look at the demographics of your area and propose that your local party Exec or campaign team buy into the idea of taking some action and agreeing targets. You could decide that 50% of target council seats will be held by women; and/or 50% of all council seats. You can adopt targets for BAME /LGBT+ and people with disabilities too. Telling potential council candidates that you are taking positive steps to better reflect the local community you want to serve is a very strong recruitment message.

Lib Dems donate aid and volunteer in Calais