Ballot emails for the party's elections to federal committees were due to go out to all Federal Conference Representives on Friday 24th October, and we've invited all HSLD members who are candidates in the elections to submit a statement of up to 250 words for our members and supporters.
EU leaders last night agreed a 2030 climate package deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% below 1990 levels, while significantly watering down the EU energy efficiency target (now voluntary at 27%) and the renewables target (27% and now only binding at EU level). In February the European Parliament voted in favour of much higher binding 2030 targets for renewables (30%) and energy efficiency(40%).
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging education and training organisations to get involved in the Money for Life Challenge, a national competition to encourage young people to improve their money management skills.
Hinckley Councillor Michael Mullaney has met with representatives of Cancer Research UK to find out more about their bid to help more people survive the disease.
The Shepway District and Folkestone Town by-elections for Harvey West ward were held on Thursday 23rd October. Both by-elections were caused by the death of longstanding Conservative Councillor and ex-Mayor George Bunting.
Cash strapped Newcastle City Council, which this week unveiled another round of cuts to their budget, has been accused of an "appalling waste of money" and of "flouting the wishes of the people" by some of its own councillors.