Liberal Youth, the youth and students body of the Liberal Democrats, had LGBT+ issues prominently on the agenda at their recent conference in Manchester. Delegates resolved to support LGBT+ communities in Russia against recent Pride bans, and laws against LGBT+ expression, working with international youth bodies like IFLRY. The conference also reaffirmed the party's policy on equal civil partnerships.
Chelmsford Council's planning committee last night gave planning permission for 3,600 houses, schools and business park at Greater Beaulieu Park, north east Chelmsford (off White Hart Lane). Commented Stephen Robinson, who created the Don't Choke Chelmsford campaign, "The Liberal Democrats opposed this idea from the start, primarily because of the urban sprawl that will result and poor sustainability, including the lack of integration with public transport.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed government financial support to try and deal with empty homes in Cumbria. Tim hopes that councils throughout the county will bid for part of the £300m pot. In South Lakeland we have an estimated 1,000 homes currently lying empty.
Liberal Democrat President Tim Farron MP recorded the achievements of the Liberal Democrats in Government when he spoke at Barnet Liberal Democrats AGM this evening.
Yesterday I went out and about to see some of the areas in the Borough worst-affected by the floods, or at least some of those which were accessible. There has obviously been real disruption for many people, and I spoke to people about how they are prepared for the high waters, and how it has affected them locally. One of the places I visited was Bromham which, as you may be able to see in the photo with Herons Mead resident Mr Webb on the right, has seen very high levels on the river. None of the homes had been flooded, although I visited some properties where the water has come perilously close.
Roche Close, Eyres Monsell. Focus Team casework has resulted in a petition to Leicester City Council on behalf of residents ...