Liberal Democrats call for scrapping of energy price cap rise
The Lib Dems have called for October's expected energy price cap rise to be scrapped - with the cost covered by a windfall tax on energy company profits.
10 Aug 2022
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Lib Dems welcome investment in the Guildhall
The Liberal Democrat group on Gloucester City Council has welcomed news that the Guildhall is to receive £230,702 from the Arts Council, to refurbish parts of the building and to enhance its live and digital performances.
15 Jul 2022
Gloucester Liberal Democrats welcome investment in Guildhall
The Liberal Democrat group on Gloucester City Council has welcomed news that the Guildhall is to receive £230,702 from the Arts Council, to refurbish parts of the building and to enhance its live and digital performances. The money will go towards creating a new dance rehearsal space with a sprung floor. High quality lighting, and audio equipment will be installed, and customers will benefit from the installation of superfast broadband throughout the venue. There will also be renovations to the main hall floor, kitchen and bar. Councillor Sebastian Field, Liberal Democrat group spokesman for culture and leisure, said: "Any investment in the city's cultural facilities is welcome, and this will hopefully bring many more visitors and customers to the Guildhall." Councillor Jeremy Hilton, Lib Dem group leader, said: "The cultural offer in Gloucester is okay for a small city but we know it could be better. "With renovations to King's Quarter, Debenhams and other parts of the city centre we need to make sure that w
15 Jul 2022
Liberal Democrats make history with stunning by-election win in Devon
The Liberal Democrats have won the Tiverton and Honiton by-election - overturning a Conservative majority of more than 24,000.
25 Jun 2022
Gloucester Lib Dems announce shadow cabinet
The Liberal Democrat group on Gloucester City Council form the opposition to the Conservative administration. Their leader is Cllr. Jeremy Hilton who has recently announced his shadow cabinet. The seven member team will shadow the Conservative cabinet until the elections in May 2024 when they hope to take control of the city council. Until then they will provide constructive opposition. Cllr. Jeremy Hilton said: "We are currently stuck with a poorly performing Conservative administration that has already had three resignations from the cabinet in recent months. They are struggling to cope and it's our job to provide constructive challenges to their policies or lack of them. We want the best for Gloucester. "There are seven of us in our shadow cabinet. I call them 'The Magnificent Seven'. Besides challenging uninspiring plans being proposed by the cabinet we shall also be working up our policies to form our 2024 manifesto to rebuild council services on taking control." Deputy leader, Cllr,. Declan Wilson said:
9 Jun 2022
Councillor calls for action on disused clothes banks
Councillor Sebastian Field, who represents Podsmead for the Liberal Democrats, has already raised the issue with city council bosses.
10 May 2022
Councillor calls for action on disused clothes banks
A city councillor is calling for action on disused clothes banks in Gloucester.
10 May 2022
Gloucester Liberal Democrats hail superb set of election results
The party gained over 200 councillors over England, Wales and Scotland, and took control of three more councils, including the new Somerset Council.
9 May 2022
Gloucester Liberal Democrats hail superb local election results
Gloucester Liberal Democrats have hailed a superb set of results for the party in the local elections last week.
9 May 2022
Lib Dems announce Howard Hyman as their nomination for Mayor of Gloucester and Joanne Brown as Sheriff
Gloucester Liberal Democrat councillor Howard Hyman is set to become the next Mayor of Gloucester. Councillor Hyman has been a city councillor for Elmbridge ward since 2016. Protocol at Gloucester City Council shares the civic offices between the three political groups, based on proportionally and on the size of each group. For the council year 2022/23, it is the turn of the second largest group, the Liberal Democrats to nominate who should serve as the city's Mayor and the city's Sheriff and Deputy Mayor. Councillor Hyman has been involved in human rights issues over many years. He is one of three councillors cross party involved in the council's Equalities Working Group. He represents a community organisation on Gloucestershire's Strategic Hate Crime and Incident Group. He is a former Sheriff and Deputy Mayor so is aware of what is involved in the role of Mayor. "As Mayor, I would be particularly focussed on cultivating the positive image of the city and recognising the amazing work of community, voluntary
5 Apr 2022
Conservative failings leave ambulance service at breaking point
New data from NHS England shows the average response time for ambulances in December 2021 for England was the second longest ever, after October 2021.
7 Feb 2022
Conservative 'stealth tax' hits local people for £430
This latest tax hike on households follows the Government’s refusal to increase income tax thresholds in line with inflation, which usually takes place each year.
3 Feb 2022
National News
Stand with Ukraine
Kira Rudik Keynote Speech
Kira Rudik addresses Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2023.
KR
25 Sep 2023
Latest UK News
Tackling the Housing Crisis
The Liberal Democrats will create a fair deal for housing. Taking on the big developers, delivering new homes, improving renters’ rights and protecting our environment - together we can tackle the housing crisis.
HM
25 Sep 2023
Latest UK News
Scrap the Voter ID Scheme
Being able to vote is a fundamental democratic right. Yet thanks to the Conservatives, it’s now at risk.
HM
25 Sep 2023
Farming & Food
Supporting British Farming
The Liberal Democrats are committed to supporting British farming to continue safeguarding our environment and producing the high quality food we all want for generations to come.
SD
25 Sep 2023
Cost of living
A fair deal on tax
We cannot let the Conservatives make the people who can least afford it pay for their mistakes and economic chaos.
LD
25 Sep 2023
Latest UK News
Connecting communities
Liberal Democrats have a positive plan to fix bus, tram and rail services - allowing people to access services, boosting local economies and protecting our environment.
WH
25 Sep 2023
Scotland
Alex Cole-Hamilton Keynote Speech
Alex Cole-Hamilton makes his keynote address to Autumn Conference 2023.
ACH
24 Sep 2023
Lib Dems Winning
Daisy Cooper Keynote Speech
Daisy Cooper delivers her Autumn Conference Keynote Speech.
DC
24 Sep 2023
Crime
Protecting our Neighbourhoods
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own homes and walking down their own streets. For too many people in the UK, however, that is simply not the reality today.
AC
24 Sep 2023
Latest UK News
For a Fair Deal
That is the fair deal the Liberal Democrats are fighting for.
ED
24 Sep 2023
Latest UK News
Caroline Pidgeon Keynote Speech
Why we need to see more Liberal Democrats ready to serve in London and across the UK.
LD
24 Sep 2023
Education
Investing in Our Children's Future
It's time for a new era in education: one where every child's potential is nurtured and celebrated. The Liberal Democrats are committed to creating a fair and equitable education system that truly invests in our children's future.
MW
24 Sep 2023