Tories accused of highways complacency
The Conservatives have been accused of complacency over the state of roads and pavements in Gloucester.
24 Feb 2021
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Gloucester Lib Dems propose freezing the council tax
Opposition councillors are proposing freezing council tax for residents in Gloucester this year. The Liberal Democrats on Gloucester City Council have tabled an amendment to the budget proposing a one-off 0% rise to council tax bills in April. It is in recognition of the huge financial strain being placed on families due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Freezing council tax in 2021/22 would cost nearly £200,000 and would be funded partly from a recently received Government grant and by maintaining the council's working balances at £1.408 million. The Conservative-run city council is proposing to increase its share of the council tax bill by 2.4%. The council tax residents in Gloucester contribute pays for services provided by the city council, county council and the police. The Liberal Democrats are also proposing to freeze off-street car parking fees for one year, which would cost £55,000 and be funded by reducing the Recovery Fund. The Conservative council is planning to increase parking charges, meaning for examp
23 Feb 2021
Give carers a break, say Lib Dems
A local Liberal Democrat who works in the social care sector is supporting calls for the Government to give carers a break by providing emergency funding to local authorities for respite care.
19 Feb 2021
Residents' parking permit fees frozen, thanks for Lib Dems
The annual fee for residents' parking schemes in Gloucester has been frozen - thanks to the Liberal Democrats.
18 Feb 2021
Mock Debenhams design welcomed
The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the mock designs for what the former Debenhams building could look like.
17 Feb 2021
Podsmead councillor takes action on street nameplate problem
Podsmead's city councilor is calling for action on an inaccurate street nameplate in his ward.
16 Feb 2021
Petition launched to oppose Hill Farm planning application
Westgate Liberal Democrats have launched an online petition to let people register their opposition to a planning application to build a housing estate at Hill Farm, Hempsted.
10 Feb 2021
The dirty dozen: Is this the worst pothole-ridden street in Elmbridge?
One street in Gloucester has more than a dozen large potholes down the length of the carriageway. Every month Elmleaze, in the Elmbridge area of the city, is full of potholes and no sooner are they filled in then more appear. At the weekend local resident and Liberal Democrat campaigner Sarah Sawyer counted 16 separate potholes along the length of Elmleaze. The tarmac road is also breaking away from the edge of the curb in places and the surface is now full of patches from repaired potholes. Mrs Sawyer has reported everyone to Gloucestershire County Council's highways department for repair. "Nearly every month the Lib Dems report potholes for repair along Elmleaze," the mother-of-three said. "There was one over Christmas that was so big a traffic cone was put in it to warn passing cyclists and motorists of the danger. "The worst ones get patched and before you know it, more have appeared. Now a few weeks later there are more than a dozen. "The surface is in such a poor condition that the whole length of Elmle
9 Feb 2021
Councillor calls on council to adopt strip of tarmac
A Gloucester city councillor is calling for an area of tarmac in his ward to be adopted by the county council.
8 Feb 2021
Petition launched after Tory council refuses to rule out bulldozing Debenhams
There are fears the iconic Debenhams building in Gloucester could be demolished after senior Conservative councillors twice refused to rule it out.
8 Feb 2021
Parliament Street to be resurfaced
A pothole-ridden road in the centre of Gloucester is set to be resurfaced by the county council after pressure from the Liberal Democrats.
5 Feb 2021
Slow progress being made on 67/69 London Road, say Lib Dems
Progress is being made on redeveloping a Gloucester eyesore - but it is slow going, say the Liberal Democrats.
4 Feb 2021
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GP Funding Slashed Across Gloucestershire Since 2019
Funding for GP services in Gloucestershire has been slashed by £666,343 in real terms since 2019, research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
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Reflection on Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
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Human Rights
Protecting Human Rights
We will continue to protect the rights of vulnerable people in the UK and around the world against these deplorable Conservative attacks.
LM
26 Sep 2023
Scotland
Wendy Chamberlain Keynote Speech
In her speech, Wendy called for taxpayer-funded handouts for disgraced former ministers to be scrapped, as analysis reveals £530,000 was paid out in ministerial severance payments over the past year.
WC
25 Sep 2023
International Affairs
Standing Strong with Ukraine
The Liberal Democrats are steadfast in our commitment to supporting Ukraine, isolating Russia, and upholding the values of justice and accountability. We stand with President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people.
LM
25 Sep 2023
Stand with Ukraine
Kira Rudik Keynote Speech
Kira Rudik addresses Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2023.
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25 Sep 2023
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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 & Policing
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