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Liberal Democrat run Windsor and Maidenhead Council has changed from a council on the edge to one that is balancing budgets in-year, and delivering real change – while using exceptional financial support to aid the path to long-term sustainability.
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Watch Reform Council Leader George Finch being called out for whataboutery on Politics Midlands after reeling off a list of other parties' past indiscretions. He is then handed his arse on a plate by the Lib Dem panellist for claiming swift action was taken against those featured in the ITV undercover documentary. His facial expressions say it all.
The Liberal Democrats are maintaining a strong focus on key priorities including support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and ensuring vulnerable adults receive the care and support they need,”
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Councillor Vernon-Jackson said he was “deeply concerned about the abuse, intimidation and threats” directed at the RNLI and that the council should “express its unequivocal support” for the charity.
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Liberal Democrat run Somerset Council has launched a new Growth Hub to help local businesses access fully funded, impartial support and signposting to specialist advice.
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Councillor Imran Latif and I have been out surveying local residents in #Penylan again today. This afternoon we were in the area around Waterloo Gardens.
It's good to find out about residents' concerns and where they'd like us to push for improvements.
Bristol Liberal Democrats have led the development of the city’s new library strategy, which marks a new chapter for the service which saw so many years of stealth cuts under Bristol Labour. Following the securing of the budget by the Liberal Democrats the service faces no cuts.
The Local Government Association's Young Councillor Weekender will take place on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November at Warwick Conferences.
For more information email [email protected]
A proposal to expand specialist support in mainstream schools, increase special school capacity and help more children and young people learn closer to home is to go ahead in Liberal Democrat run Somerset.
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More #FocusTeamAction this afternoon In Cochrane Park - door knocking about local concerns, cleaning street signs, pulling street weeds, and removing a few more SPAG tags… #upyourstreet #onyourside #wecareaboutourarea 🔶
Fewer than half of fly-tipping incidents reported to Lambeth Council are investigated. Only 6% are fined, according to new research by Lambeth’s Liberal Democrat Group.
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The Local Government Association will be holding a virtual masterclass on' Building effective member and officer relationships' on Tuesday 17 November between 2:00–3:30pm .
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Team #Alperton @LibDems, @LibdemCharlie, Krishna and I were at the community skip this morning, helping residents get rid of bulky waste.
Enforcement and outreach teams are also in the area today continuing to monitor and tackle ongoing issues in alleyways around Heather Park.
The next LGA Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Councillors Weekender Leadership event - 'Claiming Space, Exercising Leadership and Shaping What Comes Next’ will take place on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November.
For more information email [email protected]
Liberal Democrat Councillor Wendy Taylor, Chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, said:
"The care workforce does extraordinary, deeply skilled, and human work enabling people who draw on care and support to live independently."
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Greg and Deborah met with our Cabinet member colleague Owen, the Benton Park head Mr Martin, and council transport officers today at the Ainthorpe Gardens junction to discuss the school run road safety issues arising from the school side entrance being closed during demolition.
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Two Liberal Democrats elected in Salisbury Milford by-elections. Read more 👉 hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit…
Liberal Democrat run Somerset Council’s Executive has approved a major transport investment plan that aims to improve roads, bus services and walking and cycling routes across the county.
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The Local Government Association is holding a Risk management political leadership masterclass on Friday 6 November at Warwick Conferences in Coventry.
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