News from the Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
PYNESFIELD GRAVEL
1 Mar 2015
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News from West Hertfordshire
Liberal Democrat Mayor Hodgson's Success as the Bedford Hydro Power Facility Exceeds Expectations
The Hydro Power Facility at the Boatslide Weir Bridge on the River Great Ouse in Bedford has exceeded income generation expectations for 2014. When the facility was opened in 2012 the estimated income generation was £32,000.
2 Mar 2015
Nigel Quinton Selected to Fight SW Herts for Lib Dems
Experienced Lib Dem campaigner Nigel Quinton is to fight the S W Herts Parliamentary Seat against the struggling Financial Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke.
27 Feb 2015
Buses and Libraries Hit by Hertfordshire Conservatives' Council Tax Rise
Liberal Democrat County Councillors have been shocked by local Tories' plans to hike council tax by 1.99% this year, the maximum they can without taking it to a county-wide referendum. . In a highly controversial budget Hertfordshire Conservatives have proposed swingeing cuts to buses and library services. . Leader of the Opposition and the Liberal Democrat Group, Stephen Giles-Medhurst commented: "I am appalled. The County Council clearly has to be careful and look after taxpayers' money properly, but right now putting up Council Tax by almost 2 percent and also hitting services to the elderly and vulnerable leave a bad taste in the mouth. We all know times are tough, but the Liberal Democrat Group have looked long and hard at the options available to us and will be proposing an alternative budget that ring-fences essential services and freezes Council Tax" . Paul Zukhowski, Liberal Democrat FInance and Regeneration Spokesman said "I am dismayed that the Conservative administration is seeking to impose this
24 Feb 2015
Croxley Rail Link Update
Hertfordshire County Council remains committed to the Croxley Rail Link, and is working together with the scheme's partner organisations to achieve the best outcome for this important project. A report detailing the preferred model to enable the delivery of the scheme went to to the council's Cabinet on Monday 23 February where they will be asked to give approval of the proposed financing of the county council's contribution to the project. However at the Council Meeting the next day it became clear that there were still some loose ends to tie up with London Underground Ltd regarding responsibility and a degree of funding shortfall.
28 Feb 2015
Time to Sign-Up for Nursery
It's time for parents with children born between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012 to apply for a nursery place.
17 Feb 2015
A Fair Start for Every Child
Liberal Democrats believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, wherever they live and whatever their background.
17 Feb 2015
Hertfordshire Street Lighting Contract Shambles
"Street light repairs across Hertfordshire are managed in a way that would make the Mad Hatter look organised. "
17 Feb 2015
Hemel Hempstead Liberal Democrats Select Candidate to Challenge Conservative Mike Penning
Hemel Hempstead Liberal Democrats have selected business consultant and human rights campaigner Rabi Martins to challenge Mike Penning in the forthcoming General Election.
15 Feb 2015
Work Done by Ringway Volunteers in Opening Up a Tring Footpath
I'm told volunteers from the Ringway workforce carried out some work under their Community Payback Scheme on Footpath 41 between Silk Mill Way and New Road in Tring.
14 Feb 2015
News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
Calling All Pensioners . On Friday 20th February the Pensioners Forum meets again, 2.00 - 4.00pm at Three Rivers House. The formal agenda this time includes short talks from the CAB on issues of importance and relevance to pensioners, Friends of Watersmeet, Hertfordshire Health Walks and the Environment Agency. There will also be a Question and Answer session. Do come along, have your say and find out what is going on. Ring TRDC on 776611 or contact enquiries@threerivers.gov.uk to get on the mailing list, get details of future meetings, or get help with transport. ………………………………………………………….. We have received several phone calls about the tree felling on the grass area in Eastwick Crescent. It has been carried out by the land owners, Bilton Estates - who originally built all the homes there - not by TRDC or Herts CC. The contractors told local residents that they were about to start building there. That may be their plan - but they will need planning permission and there has not been an application yet. We will m
13 Feb 2015
Liberal Democrats Unveil Five Priorities for the Next Five Years
Liberal Democrats have unveiled the party's five priorities for the next five years.
12 Feb 2015