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
UK On Track to be the Fastest Growing G7 Economy
Newly released GDP figures shows that Britain's economy is growing. Quarterly growth of 0.5 per cent puts the UK in pole position to be the fastest growing economy in 2015. Liberal Democrats have anchored economic policy in the centre ground.
30 Jan 2015
Snow on the roads
If you know of any roads that are becoming impassible in our area during the current bad weather ring me on 07980635518 or e-mail me on heather.kidd@shropshire.gov.uk.
30 Jan 2015
NHS in Leicestershire should aim for zero suicides – Cllr Michael Mullaney
Health bosses in Leicestershire have been urged to back a campaign aimed at dramatically reducing the number of suicides across the NHS. Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrat Cllr Michael Mullaney has called on local NHS trusts to commit to an ambition for 'zero suicides' in their care. It follows Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg's call for an overhaul of how the health service treats mental health. Today Cllr Michael Mullaney said Leicestershire NHS Trust should think about how it could provide better care for people suffering depression and other serious illnesses. Cllr Michael Mullaney said: "Latest figures show 374 people took their own lives in the East Midlands with 4,700 suicides in England in 2013. "This is not inevitable. These tragic deaths can be prevented. The majority of people who are feeling suicidal do not want to die. We have to do more to make sure people have the support they need so they do not get to the point where they believe taking their own life is their only option. "That's w
30 Jan 2015
Opinion: Insulation not fossil fuel subsidies
Good debate on Britain's energy addiction at libdemvoice:
30 Jan 2015
Report back on Newcastle City Cabinet meeting 28th January 2015 by Cllrs Wendy Taylor and Greg Stone
As the Opposition group on the city council, the Lib Dems are allowed two "observer" places at Cabinet meetings. We generally ask more questions to officers and the leader about council policy and performance than the Labour cabinet members, or the deputy cabinet members, who we believe add little value for money. At this meeting Cllr Greg Stone and Cllr Wendy Taylor were the Opposition observers The main items for discussion were the council's funding settlement report, covering the council's estimated financial allocations from Government, the family services review, covering new arrangements for the city's Sure Start services for under 5s, and reports on Your Homes Newcastle housing issues. * Funding Settlement We accept the council's financial situation in terms of reductions to Government funding remains difficult and we have supported the council's submission to Government calling for a fairer funding distribution. However, we continue to question aspects of the presentation of the council's finances
WTGS
30 Jan 2015
Boost for Town Centre Bridge and Decongestion Project as Government Funding Announced
Bedford Borough Council's project to build a new town centre road bridge river crossing as part of a Town Centre Decongestion Plan received a major boost today with the news that it will receive a contribution from the Government's Local Growth Fund to help bring it forward.
30 Jan 2015