All Lib Dem Controlled Local Authorities have Frozen or Cut Council Tax - As Published Figures Show
Council tax figures for all local authorities have been published.
17 Apr 2014
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Herts CC Put Up Their Own Funding for Adverse Weather Recovery - "But Is It Enough?" Ask Lib Dems
Liberal Democrats at County Hall were heartened to discover that the Conservative administration had listened to the recent Lib Dem budget suggestion and decided to commit extra funds for repairing our roads and pavements after the recent flooding and atrocious weather.
16 Apr 2014
Herts CC - No Number to Call in an Emergency !
On Tuesday 25th March residents in West Watford's Benskin Road were disturbed by a loud bang. On investigation they discovered that a lamp post had literally just fallen over. No cars were involved and it later transpired a resident had reported the danger of the wobbling concrete light that morning.
15 Apr 2014
British Workers Now Have the Best Tax Deal in the G7
The amount British taxpayers can earn before paying income tax is the highest starting threshold across the G7 countries, Treasury analysis released by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, has revealed. The personal allowance has risen by over 50% since 2010, an increase five times larger than any other G7 country has increased their income tax starting thresholds.
14 Apr 2014
Hertfordshire's Lights Out ... Again!
Local Liberal Democrats are stunned that for the third year running street lights could still be thrown into chaos as the clocks were moved forward.
10 Apr 2014
How Far Do You Have To Go To Get Rid Of Your Household Waste?
Following the unplanned partial or complete closures of more than half of the county's household waste sites over the first sunny weekend of the year, the ruling Conservative administration displayed breathtaking complacency when challenged at a meeting of the County Council.
12 Apr 2014
Lib Dems to Create 100,000 Apprentices
The Liberal Democrats have delivered a huge boost to apprenticeships, with at least 100,000 new apprentices being created over the next two years.
12 Apr 2014
Thanks to the Liberal Democrats, 24 Million get a £700 Tax Cut
Starting this month 24 million people will receive a £700 tax cut compared to 2010. This will put £700 back in the pockets of the lowest earners.
11 Apr 2014
In Berkhamsted... East, West - Lib Dems Best!
There have been two Berkhamsted Town Council By Elections recently - one last June in Berkhamsted East and one last week in Berkhamsted West. The first was won decisively by the Liberal Democrats and the second was won narrowly by the Conservatives.
10 Apr 2014
Labour and the Conservatives are Missing in Action on Europe – Clegg
Speaking at the Welsh Liberal Democrat conference on 4 April, Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg accused Labour and the Conservatives of being 'missing in action' on Europe. He also said that he would be taking his message around the country, in town halls, radio phone-ins and in any way he can; speaking directly to millions of voters about why we should be IN Europe - to protect British jobs, keep our streets safe, and maintain our standing in the world.
9 Apr 2014
Liberal Democrats Are Cleaning Up Labour's Mess - Danny Alexander
Labour's Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls claimed at the weekend that families are worse off under this government. However, the Liberal Democrats have been cleaning up Labour's mess.
8 Apr 2014
Good Result for Lib Dems in Berkhamsted West Town Council By-Election
Last year Berkhamsted Liberal Democrats had remarkable success in the Berkhamsted East Town Council By-Election. Then their voting share was 42% against only 28% for the Conservatives.
7 Apr 2014