East Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats
Cllr Mione Goldspink's article for "The Flyer", December 2021
Local Matters with Mione Goldspink December, 2021.
Lib Dem Views in the Bishop's Stortford Flyer, November 2021
Distribution Centre, solar panels and Old River Lane. Local Matters with Mione Goldspink November, 2021.
East Herts Lib Dems celebrate their part in historic Chesham & Amersham win
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.
Cllr Mione Goldspink's article for "The Flyer", March 2021
Local Matters with Mione Goldspink March, 2021.
Cllr Mione Goldspink's article for "The Flyer", February 2021
Local Matters with Mione Goldspink February 2021
Hertfordshire Lib Dem News
Herts County Council Fails To Fix Over Half Reported Highways Defects
Conservative run Hertfordshire County Council failed to fix over 50% of reported potholes in the year to May 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK Lib Dem news
Standing up for consumers
For many people, Buy Now Pay Later is a useful and convenient solution, offering them flexibility with their purchases. But consumers need stronger protections.
Closing the attainment gap
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.
Restoring links with Europe for young people
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.