Liberal Democrat victory over polluting water companies

Liberal Democrat victory over polluting water companies On 1st February, the Conservative  Government caved into the Liberal Democrat campaign to end sewage discharges into rivers by accepting the party’s amendment, which stops taxpayers’ money from going to water companies unless the discharges stop. Liberal Democrat MP Richard Foord tabled the amendment to the UK Infrastructure Bank … Read moreLiberal Democrat victory over polluting water companies

Councillor demands Voter ID laws be delayed or abandoned.

Councillor demands Voter ID laws be delayed or abandoned. He brands it an “expensive and ineffective” use of tax payers’ money Proposals to introduce identity checks at polling stations should be “delayed or abandoned” according to Cllr Paul Hartshorn,  Councillor For Blaby South. Cllr Hartshorn, who is also the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for South … Read moreCouncillor demands Voter ID laws be delayed or abandoned.

Childcare desert: Leicestershire sees 407 childcare places lost since 2019

Childcare desert: Leicestershire sees 407 childcare places lost since 2019 There has been a 407 fall in the number of childcare places in Leicestershire since 2019, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. It comes as applications open today (13th May) for parents to register for 15 hours of free … Read moreChildcare desert: Leicestershire sees 407 childcare places lost since 2019

Ian Sharpe PCC Candidate Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland – My Manifesto ‘Supporting OUR Police to deliver YOUR Priorities’

Ian Sharpe PCC Candidate Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland – My Manifesto ‘Supporting OUR Police to deliver YOUR Priorities’ Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home and walking down their own streets. But for too many people,that’s simply not the reality. The Conservatives have long talked tough on crime, but failed to even get … Read moreIan Sharpe PCC Candidate Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland – My Manifesto ‘Supporting OUR Police to deliver YOUR Priorities’

Police taking over 5 hours to respond to burglary calls in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Police taking over 5 hours to respond to burglary calls in Leicestershire and Rutland. Police in Leicestershire are taking an average of 5 hours to respond to burglary calls, damning new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed. This is a dramatic 28% increase on response times compared to figures from 2021/22, where it … Read morePolice taking over 5 hours to respond to burglary calls in Leicestershire and Rutland.

76.8% increase in hours of sewage dumped by Severn Trent Water last year

76.8% increase in hours of sewage dumped by Severn Trent Water last year New figures released by the Environment Agency have shown that Severn Trent Water, which covers South Leicestershire, discharged sewage into waterways for a staggering 440,446 hours last year, a 76.8% increase on 2022. South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats are calling for tougher action … Read more76.8% increase in hours of sewage dumped by Severn Trent Water last year

Liberal Democrats across South Leicestershire are delighted that Ian Sharpe has agreed to stand in the Police and Crime Commissioner election on May 2nd.

Liberal Democrats across South Leicestershire are delighted that Ian Sharpe has agreed to stand in the Police and Crime Commissioner election on May 2nd Ian has lived in Leicestershire for 28 years. He is a retired Accountant He was the managing director of an aerospace business and led an international renewable energy business. He was … Read moreLiberal Democrats across South Leicestershire are delighted that Ian Sharpe has agreed to stand in the Police and Crime Commissioner election on May 2nd.

14902 pensioners in South Leicestershire to be hit by £1,000 stealth tax bombshell following the Budget.

14902 pensioners in South Leicestershire to be hit by £1,000 stealth tax bombshell following the Budget. 14902 South Leicestershire’s pensioners are set to be hit with a £14901.93 stealth tax following the Budget, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. Research by the Resolution Foundation think tank has found pensioners are set to lose … Read more14902 pensioners in South Leicestershire to be hit by £1,000 stealth tax bombshell following the Budget.

Petition for Lutterworth bypass to combat rising traffic

Petition for Lutterworth bypass to combat rising traffic Cllr Martin Sarfas has launched a petition to resurrect plans for a bypass to relieve increasing traffic in the area. Mr Sarfas, is supported by hundreds of residents and the South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats fear the spine road is not adequate to accommodate the building traffic levels … Read morePetition for Lutterworth bypass to combat rising traffic

Leicestershire’s schools set to receive a £17.3m cut to spending power

Leicestershire’s schools set to receive a £17.3m cut to spending power – Leicestershire schools are set to be hit with a £17.3 million cut to spending power in 2024/25 – The cut will equate to a £183 fall in funding per pupil in Leicestershire – South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats are once again calling for the … Read moreLeicestershire’s schools set to receive a £17.3m cut to spending power