Conservative County Council Refuses to Fix Potholes Quicker
Conservative-run Herts County Council has rejected a bid to fix dangerous potholes quicker.
HLD
1 Feb 2023
News
Conservatives ignore Lib Dem calls to review failure to deliver Hertfordshire County Council’s capital programme
Conservatives on Hertfordshire County Council refuse to review the reasons behind the failure to deliver the planned capital budget
HLD
21 Dec 2022
Conservatives on Hertfordshire County Council refuse to review the reasons behind the failure to deliver the planned capital budget
Hertfordshire Conservatives refused to back a Liberal Democrat motion demanding fair funding to support special needs education after it was revealed that Herts County Council received £14.1m less than other County Councils.
HLD
21 Dec 2022
Newsletter from the North Bushey Lib Dem Councillor Team
Here's an update on our recent work in neighbourhoods covered by the North Bushey Street Champions network. Thanks to all the many residents who've been in touch to raise issues and report problems.
12 Nov 2022
Latest local plan appeal for sites
Hertsmere council have issued a new appeal for sites for future development. Residents will rightly want to know what this signifies. Looking at the detail, we see some positives, some negatives, but most importantly, no change on the crucial issues.
29 Oct 2022
Oliver Dowden, Tory MP for Hertsmere, resigns as Conservative Party chairman
Following the biggest majority ever overturned in a by-election as seen last night in Tiverton and Honiton, the Tory Blue wall is now crumbling. Tories now fear losing their seats in the next General Election, and are distancing themselves from Boris Johnson, as seen this morning in Oliver Dowden's decision to step down as Chair of the Conservative Party.
24 Jun 2022
Hertfordshire Lib Dem News
Hertfordshire County
Children with Special Educational Needs suffering because of Recruitment Crisis
The Conservative-controlled Hertfordshire County Council Educational Psychologist team has fewer than half the required Psychologists.
25 Apr 2023
Hertfordshire County
Lib Dem Councillor Forces New Scrutiny of County Council Decision To Sell Railfreight Land
Lib Dem councillor Sandy Walkington successfully forces County Council to refer its decision to agree terms for the sale of its land at a former aerodrome for the proposed giant freight terminal for further scrutiny by elected members of the council.
16 May 2023
Hertfordshire County
Railfreight Land Sales Goes Ahead After Attempt to Derail it Loses By 2 Votes
Cllr Sandy Walkington's last ditch attempt to stop Hertfordshire County Council from proceeding to sell its land for the giant SEGRO freight terminal south of St Albans lost by two votes today.
24 May 2023
Hertfordshire County
Lib Dem changes on Hertfordshire County Council
Hertfordshire's Lib Dem County Councillors have selected Steve Jarvis, County Councillor for Royston West & Rural, as their new leader, following the decision of Stephen Giles-Medhurst to stand down.
25 May 2023
Hertfordshire County
More Money for Special Needs but 3 Months Too Late
Liberal Democrats have welcomed an announcement that Herts County Council has finally adopted their proposal for more money being spent on improving the council's poor provision for Children with special educational needs.
25 May 2023
Hertfordshire County
Hertfordshire County Fines Statutory Undertakers Over £400,000
Hertfordshire County Council has fined statutory undertakers i.e., water, gas and electricity companies over £400,000 in penalty notices issued because companies failed to get the right permits or breached their permits.
7 Jun 2023
UK Lib Dem News
International Affairs
Britain must lead on defence and aid
The UK needs to strengthen both our Armed Forces and our soft power.
ED
25 Feb 2025
International Affairs
Ed Davey marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
ED
27 Jan 2025
International Affairs
Britain Leading Again
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
ED
16 Jan 2025
Latest UK News
Protecting children from sexual abuse
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
MW
8 Jan 2025
Latest UK News
New Year Message
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
ED
31 Dec 2024
Latest UK News
This Christmas, Love is Enough
A new charity single to support young carers
ED
29 Nov 2024
Climate Change
“I left COP29 with hope in my heart”
Pippa Heylings reports from the global climate summit in Baku
PH
25 Nov 2024
Farming & Food
The Family Farm Tax explained
What the Government is doing, and why we're opposing it.
LD
21 Nov 2024
Latest UK News
Black History Month 2024
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.
CJ
17 Oct 2024
Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
17 Sep 2024
Carers
A Fair Deal for Family Carers
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Environment & Nature
The Clean Water Authority
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
LD
17 Sep 2024