The voters wanted change. They voted for change.
We should continue to implement the committee system because we said we would. We’re honourable people that do what we say. This might be our last significant chance to prove it.
31 Jan 2025
Councillor Caroline Courtney and Joshua Hanley are part of the Liberal Democrat team for Tuffley.
Caroline, who lives on Stroud Road near to St Barnabas Church, was first elected to the city council in May 2021. She is the cabinet member for culture and leisure.
Joshua Hanley grew up in Tuffley, went to local schools and is now raising his family here.
He is a sports coach and has helped run local football teams.
If you have any issues you would like Caroline or Joshua to take up on your behalf you can get in touch with them by email at tuffleyliberaldemocrats@gmail.com
You can also follow Caroline on Facebook at fb.me/Caroline4Tuffley/
Train fares to rise yet again
Responding to the news that ScotRail will hike train fares by 3.8% from April 2025, with the cost of a return ticket between Glasgow and Edinburgh set to rise to £32.60, Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Daniel O’Malley said:
31 Jan 2025
Councillor and environmental campaigner selected to take on SNP in Edinburgh Northern
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today announced that local Councillor and environmental campaigner Sanne Dijkstra-Downie has been selected as the party’s candidate for its key target of Edinburgh Northern at next year’s Scottish Parliament election.
31 Jan 2025
Local MP Tom Gordon demands Government action after statistics reveal North Yorkshire PCSOs numbers slashed
North Yorkshire has suffered a significant blow to community safety
31 Jan 2025
Invicta Park Barracks – development update
Following a Defence Review, it was announced in 2016 that Invicta Park Barracks, home to the 36 Engineers Regiment and the King's Gurkha Engineers, would close in 2029.
31 Jan 2025
Lib Dems raise alarm at public property sold at auction
The Mayor’s decision to sell off public property at auction was “exempted from call-in”
31 Jan 2025