Hockerill Footpath - 3 Years on
It is now nearly three years since Hockerill Anglo-European College launched their bid to have this much used footpath closed.
20 Aug 2009
East Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats
The Green Belt and the Two High Schools
As explained in a previous edition of FOCUS, the Herts & Essex and Bishop's Stortford Boys' High Schools want to sell off their existing sites for housing and move to a large green belt site south of the town.
18 Aug 2009
The Tories and the ASRs
In an astonishing act of betrayal of all their promises and commitments, the Conservatives at the Full District Council Meeting on December 10th 2008 voted unanimously to give up all the Areas of Special Restraint (ASRs) - to give them up for house building.
18 Aug 2009
Hertfordshire Lib Dem News
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
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
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
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
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
UK Lib Dem news
Economy & Business
Share Buyback Tax Scheme - why we are doing it and how it would work
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.
LD
16 Mar 2024
International Affairs
Standing Tall: Liberal Values in a Dangerous World
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.
RF
16 Mar 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
Boosting Cancer Survival
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.
DC
16 Mar 2024