Derby's Liberal Democrats group has become the final main party to publish its manifesto ahead of the local elections on May 2. In Liberal Democrats Change Derby's Future - which has the strapline Demand Better for Derby - the group has pledged to prioritise building good affordable homes, deal with fly-tipping and ensure the city has successful libraries. The group also wants to retain the present system of voting by thirds and not once every four years, moving to a committee system and not the current cabinet system. This would mean all of the parties with Derby councillors would be on a variety of committees and have more of a say in decision-making. Currently, the cabinet comprises of a leader of the council and up to nine councillors who nod through decisions already made behind closed doors, although these are subject to a series of cross-party scrutiny committees Lib Dem group leader Councillor Ruth Skelton said: “I’m proud of what we’ve been able to achieve … [Read more...] about Lib Dems want better housing, more e-bikes and successful libraries in Derby
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‘Huge opportunity’ for Lib Dems at Chichester District Council election
Lib Dems have launched their manifesto ahead of next month’s Chichester District Council election. The document argues the Conservatives, who currently dominate the council, have become ‘complacent and lazy’, with their plans ‘too often just the easy way out’, while Liberal Democrat policies and ideas are ‘fresh and inventive’.The Lib Dems are standing candidates in all 21 wards. Polling day is Thursday May 2.At the manifesto launch last Thursday (April 4), Lib Dem group leader Adrian Moss described how many residents feel the Tory-run council is ‘out of touch’.He outlined the ‘six to fix’ priorities including demanding residents have a real voice on the council, a citizens assembly for the A27, while on development green spaces are preserved while housebuilding is truly affordable and energy neutral.The manifesto also promises support for local businesses and job opportunities locally for graduates and apprentices as … [Read more...] about ‘Huge opportunity’ for Lib Dems at Chichester District Council election
Lib Dems launch manifesto for Lewes District Council election
Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto for next month’s Lewes District Council election. Key policies include providing low-cost housing, improving green spaces, supporting high streets and bringing more transparency to council decision making.The Conservatives currently control the council but do not have a majority with the Lib Dems having the second-largest number of councillors.All seats are up for election on Thursday May 2.Stephen Gauntlett, Lib Dem councillor for Seaford Central, said: “Over recent years, we have seen a handful of Tory councillors making key decisions behind closed doors in a ‘cabinet system’, they are out of touch with the needs of our community and have failed to listen to changing needs across the district.“While national budgets have been squeezed, local budgets have been slashed and local people have been let down. The Liberal Democrats will open up the council, letting all councillors contribute. We’ll also run … [Read more...] about Lib Dems launch manifesto for Lewes District Council election
Welsh Lib Dem leader’s Brexit poll call
Wales politics 6 April 2019 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-47807984 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel Related TopicsBrexit There must be a new referendum on any Brexit deal, the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats has … [Read more...] about Welsh Lib Dem leader’s Brexit poll call
Watch: Lib Dems grilled about their missing parliamentary candidate
Steerpike 5 April 2019 12:12 PM 5 April 2019 12:12 PM Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email Whatsapp For the prospective parliamentary candidates of Newport West, last night was the culmination of two months of frantic campaigning, as they fought to win a seat in parliament following the death of the Labour MP, Paul Flynn. Once the polls had closed and counting began, the candidates all headed to the Wales National Veledrome, as they waited to hear the final result. But one of their number was missing. Remarkably the Lib Dem candidate, Ryan Jones, decided that he had somewhere better to be on the night he could have been elected to represent the good people of Newport West. In his absence, the party president of the Welsh Lib Dems, William Powell, was forced to step in for the night’s TV interviews. When asked by Andrew Neil why his candidate couldn’t make the count, Powell initially tried to suggest that the Lib Dem ‘had a … [Read more...] about Watch: Lib Dems grilled about their missing parliamentary candidate