Conservative County Council Refuses to Fix Potholes Quicker
Conservative-run Herts County Council has rejected a bid to fix dangerous potholes quicker.
HLD
1 Feb 2023
News
Conservatives ignore Lib Dem calls to review failure to deliver Hertfordshire County Council’s capital programme
Conservatives on Hertfordshire County Council refuse to review the reasons behind the failure to deliver the planned capital budget
HLD
21 Dec 2022
Conservatives on Hertfordshire County Council refuse to review the reasons behind the failure to deliver the planned capital budget
Hertfordshire Conservatives refused to back a Liberal Democrat motion demanding fair funding to support special needs education after it was revealed that Herts County Council received £14.1m less than other County Councils.
HLD
21 Dec 2022
Newsletter from the North Bushey Lib Dem Councillor Team
Here's an update on our recent work in neighbourhoods covered by the North Bushey Street Champions network. Thanks to all the many residents who've been in touch to raise issues and report problems.
12 Nov 2022
Latest local plan appeal for sites
Hertsmere council have issued a new appeal for sites for future development. Residents will rightly want to know what this signifies. Looking at the detail, we see some positives, some negatives, but most importantly, no change on the crucial issues.
29 Oct 2022
Oliver Dowden, Tory MP for Hertsmere, resigns as Conservative Party chairman
Following the biggest majority ever overturned in a by-election as seen last night in Tiverton and Honiton, the Tory Blue wall is now crumbling. Tories now fear losing their seats in the next General Election, and are distancing themselves from Boris Johnson, as seen this morning in Oliver Dowden's decision to step down as Chair of the Conservative Party.
24 Jun 2022
Hertfordshire Lib Dem News
Children with Special Educational Needs suffering because of Recruitment Crisis
The Conservative-controlled Hertfordshire County Council Educational Psychologist team has fewer than half the required Psychologists.
25 Apr 2023
Lib Dem Councillor Forces New Scrutiny of County Council Decision To Sell Railfreight Land
Lib Dem councillor Sandy Walkington successfully forces County Council to refer its decision to agree terms for the sale of its land at a former aerodrome for the proposed giant freight terminal for further scrutiny by elected members of the council.
16 May 2023
Railfreight Land Sales Goes Ahead After Attempt to Derail it Loses By 2 Votes
Cllr Sandy Walkington's last ditch attempt to stop Hertfordshire County Council from proceeding to sell its land for the giant SEGRO freight terminal south of St Albans lost by two votes today.
24 May 2023
Lib Dem changes on Hertfordshire County Council
Hertfordshire's Lib Dem County Councillors have selected Steve Jarvis, County Councillor for Royston West & Rural, as their new leader, following the decision of Stephen Giles-Medhurst to stand down.
25 May 2023
More Money for Special Needs but 3 Months Too Late
Liberal Democrats have welcomed an announcement that Herts County Council has finally adopted their proposal for more money being spent on improving the council's poor provision for Children with special educational needs.
25 May 2023
Hertfordshire County Fines Statutory Undertakers Over £400,000
Hertfordshire County Council has fined statutory undertakers i.e., water, gas and electricity companies over £400,000 in penalty notices issued because companies failed to get the right permits or breached their permits.
7 Jun 2023
UK Lib Dem News
Latest UK News
It's time to ban conversion therapy for good
Tomorrow, my bill to ban conversion therapy will be debated in the House of Lords.
LB
8 Feb 2024
Latest UK News
Munira Wilson introduces Schools' Mental Health Bill to Parliament
Munira Wilson MP has brought a bill before the House of Commons today, aimed at ensuring every school has a qualified mental health professional.
MW
9 Jan 2024
Latest UK News
Ed Davey's Tory Removal Service
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has unveiled a new ‘Tory Removal Service’ campaign poster, as he announces a new plan to force a General Election and stop Rishi Sunak clinging on to power.
LD
3 Jan 2024
Latest UK News
Only we will fix the broken system
Ed Davey rings in election year with powerful call to “transform the nature of British politics for good”
LD
31 Dec 2023
Diversity
Merry Christmas
Ed Davey's Christmas Message 2023
ED
24 Dec 2023
Environment
We can't afford more climate failures
We need politicians who genuinely care – ready to put in the graft and capable of taking the political initiative. No-one can possibly still believe the UK’s Conservatives are up to this. I am completely convinced the Liberal Democrats are.
ED
15 Dec 2023
Diversity
Happy Hanukkah
As the warmth and glow of the candles grow each evening, I hope it may serve as a reminder that even in the darkness, there is hope. Hope for a brighter tomorrow.
ED
7 Dec 2023
Environment
Lib Dems table new law to compensate sewage sickness victims
Almost 2,000 water users reported being ill last year afters swimming and surfing - nearly triple the number on previous years
LD
4 Dec 2023
Latest UK News
Strip Johnson of allowance and bar him from future honours
Boris Johnson was never fit to be Prime Minister. He should reap no benefits, in money or in honours, for the disgraceful way he behaved in office.
LD
3 Dec 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Government 25% below cancer treatment target as charity says 20,000 deaths a year avoidable
The government’s failure to meet this target is putting people’s lives at risk.
LD
28 Nov 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
1 in 3 miss work while waiting for healthcare
Shock poll reveals staggering number of working UK adults say they have missed work in the past year due to being stuck on waiting lists or attempting to see a GP or dentist
LD
20 Nov 2023
LGBT+
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today is an important opportunity to remember those who have lost their lives to transphobia, and reflect on how we as a society can end this loss of life.
CJ
20 Nov 2023