News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

County LibDems oppose Tory budget

At a lengthy Full County Council meeting on Wednesday, February 1st. The Liberal Democrat Group, led by Cllr. S. Flitter, opposed the budget put forward by the Derbyshire Conservative controlling group. Acknowledging that cuts had to be made, and that under the previous Labour administration, all services were concentrated towards the main towns with very little used to fund outlying areas in the county, Cllr. Flitter criticised the Conservatives for failing to recognise that vulnerability lies particularly with those who live just above the breadline and can claim no kind of benefit whatsoever.

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by Contact Cllr. K.P.Morgan—Media Officer Chesterfield Liberal Democrats

7 Feb 2012

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Cuts to PCSOs will undermine Community safety

Plans to cut funding for Police Community Support officers (PCSOs) in Leicestershire have been criticised by the Liberal Democrats on Leicestershire County Council.

7 Feb 2012

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Andrew Stunell: Government takes next step on zero carbon homes

Zero-Carbon Homes are a step closer today after new proposals were announced to cut carbon emissions in new and existing buildings by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell.

7 Feb 2012

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How Surrey County Councillors voted on the Budget

Below is a table of how Surrey Councillors voted on the 2.99% Council Tax rise at this morning's budget meeting.

7 Feb 2012

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2012 Budget Speech by Leader of the Opposition Cllr Hazel Watson

I request a recorded vote on the administration's budget for 2012/13.

7 Feb 2012

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Coalition cycling investment comes at a crucial time – Huppert

Commenting on Liberal Democrat Transport Minister Norman Baker's announcement of £15m to boost cycling, including £8m for transport charity Sustrans to enhance cycle routes and £7m to make it easier for cyclists to use the railways, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party Committee on Transport, Julian Huppert said:

7 Feb 2012

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