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
Lib Dems oppose town cramming and back north of Boreham for new houses
In the run up to the local plan public inquiry, Chelmsford Liberal Democrats have made clear their opposition to 'town cramming' and 'urban sprawl' in the Borough Council's plans for new houses. They are backing proposals for houses to go on a site north of the A12, north of Boreham and opposing the plans for houses around Broomfield and Springfield.
31 Aug 2007
Towards a zero carbon Chelmsford and Britain
Locally and nationally the Lib Dems are backing ideas to cut our carbon footprint to zero by the year 2050 - and thus help slow climate change. In Chelmsford, the Lib Dems are promoting alternatives to the car - such as a new station near Boreham and extending the cycleway network they put in place when they ran the council.
31 Aug 2007
Green action set for conference debate
The Liberal Democrats will be debating 'Zero Carbon Britain - Taking a Global Lead' on 17th September at the party's conference at Brighton. The main proposals include:
31 Aug 2007
Headteacher crisis to get worse
A study by Education Data Surveys published today, reveals that more than a third of primary schools in England and Wales failed to appoint a headteacher after a first advertisement during the last school year. Continued recruiting difficulties suggest that despite large pay rises for heads, many teachers are deterred by the demands of the job and the pressures of living with league tables and constant government initiatives.
31 Aug 2007
Dundee LibDems call for Council of Economic Advisers to be given power to scrutinise public expenditure in Scotland
Dundee LibDems today (Friday 31st August) backed calls by Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader, Nicol Stephen MSP, for the SNP First Minister to think again over his plans to ensure his Council of Economic Advisers cannot scrutinise the SNP government's spending plans.
31 Aug 2007
Chesterfield Liberal Democrat FOCUS Team Working for You
Your local Chesterfield Liberal Democrat FOCUS team are working throughout the year with Paul Holmes MP for Chesterfield. With regular FOCUS leaflets to local households and news stories and updates on line at www.chesterfieldlibdems.org.uk the Liberal Democrat team will keep in touch: all year round.
31 Aug 2007