National News

Herts Liberal Democrat Claims the Abrupt Termination of the HomeStart Contracts is "A False Economy"

On Monday afternoon, a group of HomeStart Managers, volunteers, and families with their young children watched in dismay as the Conservative Cabinet of Hertfordshire County Council voted unanimously not to renew its annual funding of £392,000 for the home visiting service. This decision would also cut off the £206,000 funding provided by the County's Clinical Commissioning Groups resulting in a devastating reduction of £598,000 a year to HomeStart's funds. The impact on HomeStart and its committed band of trained volunteers will be incalculable

Introducing Cllr Tatyan Cheung

We are delighted to announce that we have a new Liberal Democrat Councillor of Chinese descent Cllr Tatyan Cheung who was elected in May this year to represent the New Mills ward of Cirencester in the Cotswolds.

Tory Minister Spins Electricity Blackout Risks

The risk of blackouts this winter has increased compared with a year ago, according to National Grid.

More 20 mph zones for Essex

More 20 mph zones could be on the way for residential roads in Essex, following a vote yesterday at Essex County Council. The Liberal Democrat group proposed a motion to encourage communities to make suggestions of roads in Essex where this would be appropriate.

Politics After Brexit - Monday July 25th, 2016 at The Parcel Yard, Leicester.

Disability Sheffield ILF Guide

Legal Guide and FAQs for ILF Users and Other People with High Support Needs This guide has been written to help Independent Living Fund ( ILF) users understand legal and practical issues about community care assessments and support and how it will apply to them following the closure of the ILF in June 2015. It is also aimed at other adults with high support needs who may not have had support from ILF. The guide has been prepared by Kate Whittaker, consultant solicitor at Scott-Moncrieff & Associates and a trustee at Disability Sheffield together with ILF users, Inclusion London and Disability Sheffield Centre for Independent Living. Individuals and local groups are welcome to re-use extracts and are free to copy it and send it round by email. If extracts of the paper are used in other publications please state that the content was taken from this guide. View Guide - See more at: http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/2015/may/disability-sheffield-ilf-guide#sthash.SNTbJ0bB.dpuf