Market motion a step forward for Hertford
Press Release
Press Release
Local Matters with Mione Goldspink December, 2021.
Distribution Centre, solar panels and Old River Lane. Local Matters with Mione Goldspink November, 2021.
The Liberal Democrats gained a 25% swing in Chesham and Amersham turning a 16 thousand Conservative majority into an 8 thousand Liberal Democrat one. However, the result didn’t happen without some help from neighbouring friends.
Local Matters with Mione Goldspink March, 2021.
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.
Conservative run Hertfordshire County Council failed to fix over 50% of reported potholes in the year to May 2023.
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.
Liberal Democrats are calling for a 4 per cent tax on share buybacks, which would incentivise proper business investment, spur economic growth and raise funds fairly for our public services.
Liberal Democrats are unwavering in our commitment to liberal values and international cooperation. We believe in a United Kingdom that stands tall on the world stage, promoting peace, security, and democracy.
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy with a comprehensive plan aimed at boosting cancer survival rates and improving the quality of life for patients and their families.