National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Streetlights campaign

Local lib Dems are running a petition concerned by plans to cut a further £1m to street lighting which is likely to leave some areas of Leicestershire with no street lighting whatsoever. We are urging the Conservative County Council to make savings by introducing modern technology; the more widespread use of energy efficient LEDs, centralising controls and greater flexibility; so that there will continue to be a safe level of street lighting across Leicestershire.

1 Jul 2014

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UK China twinned cities conference group 25 June 2014

UK-China Twinned Cities Conference in Nottingham 25 June 2014

The day-conference on this important and relevant topic was jointly organised by The Asia Business Centre of the University of Nottingham (UoN) and the Chinese Liberal Democrats (CLD), with support from China Britain Business Centre (CBBC).

1 Jul 2014

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Major Lib Dem Local Government Conference Held In Milton Keynes

Around 150 Lib Dem councillors from across the country descended on the Jury's Inn, Milton Keynes on 27/28th June to attend the major, annual Lib Dem's Local Government Conference, this year entitled "The Future of Local Government".

1 Jul 2014

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Catherine Bearder writes … Back to work in the European Parliament

In May's European elections, it was liberals across the EU who stood up against the growing tide of nationalists, anti-Europeans and populists. Today, the newly elected MEPs met for the first time in Strasbourg to officially open the 8th European Parliament.

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by Catherine Bearder MEP

1 Jul 2014

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Alan Hilliar with Adrian Collett and local party members

PPC Selected for Aldershot Constituency

Aldershot Constituency Liberal Democrats have selected their Parlimentary Candidate for the General Election in 2015. Alan Hilliar a well known local Liberal Democrat gave a thought provoking speech at the selection meeting. An extract from his speech is below:

by Craig Card

1 Jul 2014

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Duck Race and BBQ Fun

Saturday 28th June saw a fun evening for those attending. Despite heavy rain in the afternoon the Annual Duck Race went ahead with three races taking place. A well attended Duck Race was followed with a pleasant BBQ evening. Our next social evening is on 9th August see the events page for details.

by Leola Card

1 Jul 2014

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