At the Surrey County Council meeting today Conservative Councillors blocked debate on a motion from the Liberal Democrats recommending that the County Council's on-street parking scheme be withdrawn.
Liberal Democrat Foreign Office and Equalities Ministers have welcomed a statement on "Ending acts of violence and related human rights violations based on sexual orientation & gender identity" at the UN Human Rights Council.
Sandgate Community Trust are considering seeking a KCC Connecting Kent Community Broadband Grant initiative that, if successful, will help improve broadband connectivity throughout Sandgate.
The Conservative Administration on Wiltshire Council have cut bus services, again!
Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs, Justice and Equality, Tom Brake said "The Government's intention to opt in to the EU's Human Trafficking directive is an excellent step forward for the UK and for the victims - past, present and future - of traffickers. The Liberal Democrats have been working very closely with the Home Office and the Home Secretary to secure the opt-in because we know UK can only continue to lead the fight against human trafficking by working closely with our neighbours."
On Friday South Lakes MP and Liberal Democrat Party President, Tim Farron, launched the Liberal Democrats Yes! To Fairer Votes campaign with an event in Manchester.