HSLD conference 20th November
Humanist & Secularist Liberal Democrats are holding a one day conference on Saturday 20th November at The Directory for Social Change close to Euston Station in London.
16 Oct 2010
National News
County Council Wants Surrey-wide Control of Parking
Epsom's Lib Dem councillors are asking residents to comment on Surrey County Council's proposals for on-street parking across the whole of Surrey. The consultation ends on 9th November.
16 Oct 2010
Lib Dems renew calls on Conservatives to end "Nasty Party" attacks on local residents
Lib Dems in Windsor have renewed calls on Windsor's MP to intervene to stop local Conservatives' unpleasant attacks on members of the public in the local press. In recent weeks local Conservatives have sent a string of unpleasant letters to the newspapers attacking residents in Old Windsor who have dared to express their concern about the Church Road / Straight Road junction where a fatal accident occurred earlier in the year.
16 Oct 2010
Nick Clegg announces start of Pupil Premium
The Liberal Democrats in Government have set out plans for a four-year, £7 billion investment in improving opportunities for the most disadvantaged children in this country. It means that we deliver on a promise that we put on the very front page of our manifesto: giving a fair chance to every child. Every disadvantaged two year-old will be entitled to 15 hours free early education - in addition to the existing entitlements at the ages of three and four. Every poor school child will get additional help from a Pupil Premium paid to their school.
16 Oct 2010
By-election news
In Thursday's local council by-elections held in various parts of the country the Liberal Democrats held onto 2 seats, gained one from Independents and lost no seats.
15 Oct 2010
Council decision making "a shambles" says Cllr Foster
Liberal Democrat Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Cllr. David Foster has described the Labour Council's decision making as in a shambles following last night's Executive Board meeting.
15 Oct 2010