Cllr Mione Goldspink's article for "The Flyer", March 2022
Liberal Democrat Views by Mione Goldspink, March, 2022
Liberal Democrat Views by Mione Goldspink, March, 2022
Today we attended a vigil for Ukraine, organised by the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain's Waltham Cross Branch. We thank the organisers and hope to do everything we can to help the people of Ukraine.
Liberal Democrat Views by Mione Goldspink February, 2022
Press Release
Local Matters with Mione Goldspink December, 2021.
A report to Herts County Council’s Resources and Performance Panel has revealed that its “Residential Strategy” has been delayed and is at risk of not meeting its targets.
A meeting of Herts County Council’s Resources and Performance Panel has been told that it is uncertain whether the council’s hiring freeze announced last week will close the gap caused by a projected £16.3 million overspend.
Both the government and the Conservatives who run Herts County Council must accept responsibility for the forecast £16 million overspend which has resulted in the council freezing the recruitment of all but essential staff.
The response to a Liberal Democrat motion has revealed that Herts County Council has made no progress on a promised highway drainage strategy after more than two years and it is not clear that the work will ever be done.
Liberal Democrats have attacked Herts Conservative’s refusal to allow ULEZ signs in the county saying that it will only increase the chances of Herts residents with older cars inadvertently entering the ULEZ area and being charged or fined.
Conservatives at Herts County Council blocked a Lib Dem proposal to set up "No Idling" zones near schools to reduce air pollution suffered by school children but the Conservatives voted it down saying they were already doing enough to improve air quality.
For many people, Buy Now Pay Later is a useful and convenient solution, offering them flexibility with their purchases. But consumers need stronger protections.
With the right investment, we have the opportunity to turn things around and ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has the chance to succeed.
Liberal Democrats want to fix our broken relationship with Europe. Giving young people the opportunity to live, study and work in Europe is a vital first step.