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
GLD Consults on the National Policy Planning Framework
The Green Libdems have just completed their participation in the consultation process for the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Our contribution can be found in the resource folder linked below.
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21 Oct 2011
"Vital Benefits" could be lost by disabled people - warning from Scope
Many disabled people risk losing essential payments under planned benefits changes, a charity has warned. Scope says the proposed test of claimants' need is flawed for focusing on the disability but ignoring relevant factors like housing and transport. Thousands could be left with little or no financial support, Scope warns. The government argues new payments will be more effectively targeted to those in greatest need, while cutting overpayments of £600m a year.
21 Oct 2011
Disabled Car Parking Bay Abuse
On October 19th at their Full Council meeting Stockton Borough Council unanimously supported a motion put by Liberal Democrat Councillor for Eaglescliffe, Alan Lewis, on Disabled Parking Space abuse.
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21 Oct 2011
Mickleover councillors fight for green spaces
Liberal Democrat councillors in Mickleover have launched a campaign to protect green spaces in their area of the city Cllr Hilary Jones is concerned that government changes to planning rules could put green spaces at risk from development. She has therefore launched a petition to protect green spaces in Mickleover which can be signed at http://campaigns.libdems.org.uk/protectourgreenspaces Cllr Jones said "To protect our local green spaces we need to ensure that our local rules specifically protect them.I am asking for the city council to write that protection into our local rules. The council is also lobbying government to strengthen planning rules so that green spaces in places like Mickleover can be given greater protection."
21 Oct 2011
Lib Dems win Bookham South by-election
The by-election for the Bookham South ward of Mole Valley District Council was held on Thursday, October 20. Stella Brooks,...
21 Oct 2011
Lib Dem Success: Review of Brook Street Roundabout signs & lines confirmed
A review of the signage at the Brook Street roundabout (J28 of the M25) has been confirmed after a year's hard work by former Brentwood West councillor Karen Chilvers.
20 Oct 2011