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 introduce a Bill to guarantee action on home insulation
Liberal Democrat peer, Don Foster, working with the Sustainable Energy Association, yesterday introduced a Bill which will put the government's target for all homes to achieve Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band C by 2035 into law.
DG
8 Feb 2020
20mph Speed Limits
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8 Feb 2020
Egley Road speed limit to be lowered
Surrey County Council has agreed to a request from County Councillor Will Forster to lower the speed limit on Egley Road outside the Hoe Valley School.
CWF
8 Feb 2020
Tory Govt must respect rights of grieving children
Today, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey has called on Boris Johnson to extend benefits for bereaved families to the children of a cohabiting couple when a parent dies, after the High Court ruled that the current law breaches those children's human rights.
LD
7 Feb 2020
Scott says thank you to those who helped in the Scraptoft Lane crash on Sunday lunchtime. Leicester Liberal Democrat Treasurer urges cyclists to "Buy and Ride" with a helmet.
Leicester Liberal Democrat Treasurer, Scott Kennedy-Lount has via the Leicester Mercury on Tuesday 2nd February publically thanked those who attended "to his plight" after being knocked from his bicycle during lunchtime on Sunday 2nd February.
SKL
7 Feb 2020
Council Budget Passed With Cross Party Support
At a Full Council meeting this week the 2020/21 Budget proposed by Mayor Dave Hodgson's Executive was approved with cross party support, with no votes against. The balanced budget maintains the record of Mayor Dave and Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats of protecting front line services in the face of huge financial challenges which elsewhere across the country have seen widespread cuts and closures taking place. The Council faces a growing need for services and has suffered huge government funding cuts over recent years. In spite of this, this budget continues to protect the front line and key facilities such as libraries and children's centres. It also includes major investment for the future, with over £50m for new or enhanced schools and school buildings and the funding required to deliver the new Wixams railway station, which will be recovered through fares. Commenting, Executive Member for Finance Cllr Michael Headley said: "This budget protects frontline services and invests in the future for our Bo
7 Feb 2020