Lib Dems Hail Double Barnstaple Byelection Win
Josh Rutty and Omer Aydinli have been elected in a double byelection win for the Lib Dems in Barnstaple.
1 Aug 2025
News
Liberal Democrat News
Poor timing means opportunities missed for new Nature Recovery Strategy
Derbyshire County Council is the lead local authority for the county’s first Nature Recovery Strategy. However as Lib Dem Group leader, Cllr Lucy Care, pointed out, delays by Derby City Council means that a chances were missed to make it better for Derby
LC
30 Jul 2025
Warrington
South Warrington Councillors reaffirm commitment to Broomfields Leisure Centre as national funding efforts continue
We have held regular meetings with the portfolio holders for leisure services to explore options for improving or replacing the centre. The preferred option, securing national funding for a major redevelopment, has been championed by Sarah Hall MP.
LD
24 Jul 2025
David Green
Over 1,500 diagnosed with self-harm incidents across the North
The Scottish Government is being urged to “increase investment in mental health services” after new statistics show over 1500 patients were admitted via an Emergency Department across NHS Highland with a self-harm diagnosis in the last five years.
31 Jul 2025
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Warrington
Devolution delay proposed by Labour and Cheshire authorities
Councils argue the delay will increase turnout by combining with local elections in Cheshire, but Warrington residents would be left to wait an extra year for no clear benefit.
GG
17 Jul 2025
David Green
Mums-to-be “need action, not warm words” on maternity services
At a meeting with the Scottish Government’s Public Health Minister Jenni Minto MSP at Wick General Hospital, campaigners warned that mums-to-be in Caithness “need action, not warm words” concerning local maternity services.
31 Jul 2025