A fond farewell to the 'Clerical Queen'
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of former Braintree and Witham, local party Chair, Gill Collings. Gill died suddenly at home on Sunday the 12th of August 2018.
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15 Aug 2018
National News
Mayor Dave Announces Project to Build New Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge Alongside Bromham Road Bridge
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced that Bedford Borough Council will construct a separate, dedicated cycle and pedestrian bridge alongside Bromham Road Bridge in Bedford. The Council has secured a deal with Network Rail to enable it to build the bridge over the railway, alongside the road bridge which Network Rail is replacing as part of its project to electrify the lines.
15 Aug 2018
Lib Dems call for improvements to county roads to help cyclists
Gloucestershire Lib Dems call for road improvements to encourage more to commute by bike August 15 is the UK's annual Cycle to Work day, one of the largest event in the bike calendar and sees thousands of workers ditch the car and cycle to work instead. The benefits of cycling are enormous, from promoting healthy bodies and mental wellbeing, to cutting the amount of pollution and congestion on our roads. Yet despite this, only three per cent of the UK's commuters use a bike to get to and from work - one of the lowest rates in Europe. At the other end of the scale, 43% of Dutch and 30% of Danes cycle daily. Councillor Iain Dobie, Liberal Democrats county council spokesman on cycling, said: "Our county has some of the most stunning routes to cycle, either socially or on people's commute to work. "However, people are being put off cycling because they do not feel safe on our roads, meaning both they and wider society miss out on the incalculable benefits. "Given the state of Gloucestershire's roads - most notabl
15 Aug 2018
Lib Dems Autumn Conference Agenda
Lib Dems Brighton Conference - Demand Better Saturday 15th to Tuesday 18th September 2018 - Brighton Centre
15 Aug 2018
How do Local People React to a Say on the Terms of Brexit?
"Not another one!" said Brenda of Bristol. We understand. But ultimately, a final say for the people would be accepted by the...
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15 Aug 2018
Manchester Housing Crisis - for people leaving prison!
Have you wondered why there are so many people begging in Manchester's City Centre? Well one of the answers is the total lack of support given to people leaving the City's prisons to return to society.
15 Aug 2018