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Don't Forget - Berkhamsted West By-Election this THURSDAY

Liberal Democrats fight to protect Feed-in Tariffs

Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Energy and Climate Change Lynne Featherstone has tabled a fatal motion in the House of Lords against the Government cuts to Feed-in Tariffs. A Feed-in Tariff is a payment you can get if you generate your own electricity (eg with solar panels or a wind turbine) and you can also sell energy back to the grid.

News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council

We can now dispose of food waste in plastic bags into the food pods. The recycling plant has confirmed they can deal with this. We can also still use compostable liners, newspaper and corn starch bags. Loose food is accepted but not black bags. We hope this will encourage people to recycle more food and stop putting it in the refuse bin. Plastic bags are still not accepted in the recycling bins. ………………………………………………….. Business Watch is being set up locally to promote a safe and crime free environment for local business, make better links with the police, raise awareness of crime issues., and how to protect your money by recognizing and tackling fraud. Visit www.herts.police.uk/protectyourbusiness and www.herts.police.uk ……………………………………………………. The refurbishment of the Ebury Play Area starts in February. Before then 5 trees must be removed as their structural integrity is compromised because they have grown through and around the metal fencing. Trees within the play area will not be affect

Liberal Democrats Field a Candidate for the Berkhamsted Town Council By-election on February 18th

Berkhamsted Town Council by-election will be held on Thursday 18th February for the Berkhamsted West Ward.

Celebrating Berkhamsted Common

The National Trust is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the great battle to save Berkhamsted Common in Hertfordshire. The common was freed from enclosure on the night of 6 March 1866.

The Liberal Democrats Ask, "So What Next for Berkhamsted Town Council?"

So What Next for Berkhamsted Town Council? Well, the Conservative councillor who put forward the motion of No Confidence on December 14th at the last Town Council Meeting - and who had to be rescued by Liberal Democrat Support - was partially vindicated.

Liberal Democrats Start the Year in Grand Style with Triple North Cornwall By Election Wins

News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council

We have had a temporary reprieve from the Station Road Closure but it will operate again from 8.00pm on Saturday 16th January to 5.00am on Monday 8th February. Access for pedestrians will be maintained at all times via the western walk way. Part of Victoria Close will be closed from 6th January to 14th April to accommodate the construction of the bridge deck. The subway will remain open for pedestrian access. The 24hr Helpline is 0343 222 2424 ……………………………………………………………………. Serves U Right -Some Good News. At long last we have had a response from the person managing the premises, and he has agreed to our request to clear up/clean up the front of the shop which has looked really scruffy for months. We are told this work will be done next week ! Could this have anything to do with the planning application on these premises, 151 High Street and 149 next door, to change the use from Class A1 (shop) to Cl.A3 restaurant and café ? The application is 15/2536/FUL and can be seen on Three Rivers District Council

Green Option - Disposing of your Christmas Tree & Cards

Residents can still recycle their real Christmas tree at any of Herts County Council's Household Waste Recycling Centres. In Dacorum these are located in Eastman Way in Hemel Hempstead and in Northbridge Road in Berkhamsted. Residents are reminded not to leave their trees at any of the borough's other recycling sites, as this will be treated as fly-tipping.

Eco Fair & Seed Swap - Tring in Transition

Tring in Transition's 5th Eco Fair and Seed Swap is on Saturday 27th Feb 2016 10am - 4pm at the Victoria Hall, Akeman Street,Tring HP23 6AA

Liberal Democrat Jonathan Marks QC Disputes Tory Minister Gove's Plan to Charge More for Justice

Liberal Democrat Leader Tim Farron's New Year Message - "2016 can be a Year of Hope and Opportunity"

Liberal Democrat Leader Tim Farron's New Year Message