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
Alice Ingham RC School saved!
The future of Alice Ingham RC School has been assured after the Council decided to keep the school open. Children, parents, governors, staff and residents will be delighted when they receive the news that they have been hoping for. The school was threatened with closure in September 2008 following a review of surplus places in the Borough. The decision to keep the school open will be ratified at the next meeting of Rochdale's Cabinet. This is a complete turnaround, the U-turn which has delighted residents came after the new Lib Dem Administration refused to back Labour and Conservative plans to close the school.
7 Aug 2006
Knighton Councillor is Planning Champion!
Lib Dem Knighton Councillor Joan Garrity, has become the first elected member in the East Midlands to have the Community Planning Champion Title.
7 Aug 2006
Re-using empty homes could save carbon emissions of 16 million cars
Tackling the rise in the number of empty homes could help cut carbon emissions equivalent to 16 million cars, according to new research by the Liberal Democrats. Figures show that there has been a 10% rise in the number of empty homes since 1997. If more empty homes were re-used, sparing extra housing development, as much as 25 million tonnes of CO2 could be saved.
7 Aug 2006
Re-using empty homes could save carbon emissions of 16 million cars
Tackling the rise in the number of empty homes could help cut carbon emissions equivalent to 16 million cars, according to new research by the Liberal Democrats. Figures show that there has been a 10% rise in the number of empty homes since 1997. If more empty homes were re-used, sparing extra housing development, as much as 25 million tonnes of CO2 could be saved.
7 Aug 2006
Lib Dems back Fair Trade
Liberal Democrats have been at the forefront of campaigning on trade issues. This includes (a) persuading authorities and individuals to buy fairly traded goods and (b) lobbying on the international stage to improve the terms of trade between nations.
6 Aug 2006
Dundee Liberal Democrats welcome criticism of Labour's "wholly flawed and highly expensive ID cards disaster"
Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Sunday 6th August) welcomed the double-blow to Labour's determination to press ahead with plans to introduce identity cards with two reports accusing the government of confusion and of keeping the public in the dark.
6 Aug 2006
