Liberal Democrats topped the polls across North Herts in the recent local elections with 32% of the votes and ahead of the Conservatives who got 30%. Labour came third with just 26%.
At a Full Herts County Council meeting (20th December) Hertfordshire Conservatives refused to back an opposition Liberal Democrat motion demanding fair funding to support special needs education after it was revealed that Herts County Council received £14.1m less than other County Councils.
Hitchin & Harpenden Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservative Government of “incompetence and chaos” after the Autumn Statement saw tax hikes and cuts to services for people in Hertfordshire. The Chancellor’s measures come in the wake of economic turmoil following the “mini-budget” which saw mortgage rates spike to record levels.
Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats were shocked at the findings of a recent Judicial Review which exposed the failure of the Conservative-led County’s SEND service.
Hertfordshire County Council has declared its official opposition to Luton Airport expansion, after a motion by the Liberal Democrat group was approved.
Pressure is mounting on Hertfordshire council leaders to speed up improvements for crisis-hit SEND services, for children with special education needs and disabilities.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons