A Digital Bill of Rights to protect people's privacy and give them more control over their data online would be introduced as part of a Liberal Democrat manifesto for the next election.
At a recent meeting on 8 July 2014, Councillors were informed of plans to outsource the work of the County's Countryside Management Services (CMS). During the last financial year, CMS delivered £1.6m of work for Hertfordshire, supported by £400,000 of County-Council funding and £200,000 of District and Borough Council funding.
Further to our coverage on this site of the draft Lib Dem 2015 Manifesto proposal of 13 August to review Police Stop and Search methods, it appears the Lib Dems are not the only ones who feel a review is needed.
The Liberal Democrats have set out plans to introduce a trio of wealth taxes which will help to cut the deficit whilst ensuring fairness in our tax system.
Nick Clegg is leading a trade delegation in India with more than 40 British businesses, colleges and representatives of the aerospace industry to secure the incredible opportunities on offer.
Liberal Democrats will protect the National Health Service budget in the next Parliament.
Liberal Democrat Business Secretary, Vince Cable is calling on business, unions and individuals to help identify and close potential loopholes in plans to ban the use of exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts.
With the wider availability of new technology (light emitting diodes or LEDs) it is now becoming feasible to replace the county's street lights. By moving from the types of fluorescent lighting elements (or "lanterns" as they say in the trade) currently used, we will benefit from lower energy costs, greater reliability, simpler administration and more flexible control.
Liberal Democrat Business Secretary, Vince Cable has launched a new campaign to encourage more young people to take up apprenticeships.
A Liberal Democrat government would introduce a package of measures supporting innovation in UK businesses.
The FTSE All-Share Index rose by 17% in 2013 (+14% for FTSE 100) boosted by near 30% growth in the Mid and Small Cap Indices. This is welcome news and gives hope of further market recovery for the UK during 2014.
Liberal Democrats would maintain free access to national museums and galleries under 2015 manifesto plans.
