Demand better action on the environment
Basingstoke Lib Dems are making the environment a key part of their 2019 local election campaign, says party spokesman John Shaw.
13 Nov 2018
National News
Anti-Bullying Week 2018
Anti-Bullying Week will take place this year between the 12th and 16th November. This year's key theme is 'Choose Respect'. The theme has been chosen to highlight the fact that bullying is a behaviour choice and that a positive example can be set by choosing to respect each other. There are two awareness days taking place, starting 'Odd Socks Day' on the 12th and ending with 'Stop Speak Support' cyberbullying day on the 15th.
12 Nov 2018
Mayor Dave Thanks all Involved on a Remarkable Weekend of Remembrance Events and Activities Across Bedford Borough
Mayor Dave Hodgson has thanked all the groups and individuals who organised or took part in any of the vast array of Remembrance events and activities across Bedford Borough over the weekend. He said a particular thanks to the Bedford and District branch of the Royal British Legion, who 'did themselves and service members past and present proud' on a 'truly remarkable' weekend.
12 Nov 2018
2018 Autumn Focus
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint Lib Dem's are currently distributing this autumn's focus leaflet.
12 Nov 2018
SECOND HOMES CONSULTATION LAUNCHED
Department for Local Government launches a review of the business rates loophole Hot on the heels of the Chancellors Budget, and as reported by the East Suffolk Lib Dems on the 7th November, the Department for Local Government has take up the challenge lead by local Liberal Democrats and has launched a review of a business rates loophole which has allowed the owners of some second homes to register as businesses, claiming their property is available for "holiday accommodation" for part of the year.
12 Nov 2018
MP presses for urgent review of “dangerous” changes to search and rescue helicopter contracts
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is backing calls from mountain rescue teams across the UK for an urgent review of a new contract for search and rescue helicopters.
12 Nov 2018