Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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13 Sep 2023
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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
Local Lib Dems back bank share plans
LIberal Democrats in Hinckley and Bosworth have welcomed proposals to give bank shares to every adult in the UK.
27 Jun 2011
PRESS RELEASE: Lib Dems respond to Parsons Unsuccessful LGA Campaign
Reacting to the news that David Parsons, Leader of Leicestershire County Council has failed in his bid to become Chairman of the Local Government Association, Liberal Democrat leader Simon Galton has offered his condolences but stressed that it is now time to get back to dealing with local issues and priorities here in Leicestershire.
27 Jun 2011
Is Residents' Parking on its way at last?
A meeting of the Local Committee on Monday 27th June will discuss the county council's "phase 6" proposals - which include residents' parking schemes for a number of roads in and around the borough.
27 Jun 2011
Let down by Labour: £5m investment in city youth facility lost
Newly elected Lib Dem councillor Henry Gallagher has attacked Newcastle City Council's new Labour leadership for their decision to cancel a proposed £5m city centre youth facility.
27 Jun 2011
Nick Clegg Pushes Free Bank Shares Scheme
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says it's time the public benefited from the bailout of the banks.
26 Jun 2011
Riverside North Selection Jury Meets
I chaired the all-party selection jury for the Riverside North developer at Borough Hall on Wednesday, as we received presentations from short-listed developers. The Riverside North project will be a mixed use retail, leisure and residential project encompassing the area currently occupied by the Town Hall Office Block, the neighbouring Riverside House building and Horne Lane Car Park. The developers outlined the site's potential and their credentials for delivering the project. The jurors' scores are being collated before an announcement on the selected development partner for the project is announced in the coming week. I must emphasise that the decision to be taken next week following the presentations is to select a developer, not a final scheme. Once the appointment is made, extensive public consultation will follow to ensure that residents are able to have their say as the plans for the development take shape. Indeed, a commitment to real engagement with local residents is something we were very keen to
26 Jun 2011
