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
Changes to disability benefits will cause many carers to lose out.
Thousands of carers in England, Wales and Scotland are set to lose benefits when new disability-claim rules start. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says 5,000 carers currently eligible for a £58.45 a week allowance will no longer be when personal independence payments replace the disability living allowance this April. It says the changes are necessary and 20,000 additional carers should gain. Charity Carers UK says this is "cold comfort" to those who will miss out.
15 Feb 2013
Council housing tenants: Soft targets for an ailing Conservative administration
Cllr Vicky Davies, Liberal Democrat Housing Lead, asked the Conservative administration whether the housing stock for Brentwood was safe in their hands at Tuesday's budget setting meeting but, unsurprisingly, failed to get a reassuring answer.
15 Feb 2013
Recycling our Waste!
Recycling is a priority for the Lib Dems and Bedford Borough Council
15 Feb 2013
Support from all parties for Budget which keeps tax down, saves services and invests in our future
Having written here previously about about our budget proposals - featuring an average council tax freeze, the protection of...
15 Feb 2013
“Conservative PCC should concentrate on making our streets safer” Cllr Glynane
The Leader of the Liberal Democrat Official Opposition expressed surprise and concern over chaotic announcements from County Hall Conservatives and the Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner on a potential merger between the Police and Fire service.
DLD
15 Feb 2013
One Enchanted Evening
In celebration of the Chinese New Year, strengthening Chinese participation in UK politics and campaigning on issues impacting the UK Chinese, the Chinese Liberal Democrats ('CLDs') hosted a Chinese New Year Banquet at the Grand Imperial Restaurant on 12th February 2013.
14 Feb 2013