County Council Obstructs Reporting Blocked Gulleys
Hertfordshire Liberal Democrat county councillors have challenged the Conservative administration at County Hall about its repeated failings over highways gulley cleansing.
30 Nov 2016
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Promoting the Domestic Abuse Helpline
Cllr Ron Tindall was out in the November cold promoting a helpline. The Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline 08 088 088 088 is there to provide confidential, anonymous support. Calls are free from UK landlines and mobiles.
29 Nov 2016
Government Approaches to EU negotiations
Nick Clegg explores possible approaches that the Government could take towards EU negotiations. Nick Clegg MP, Lib Dem Spokesman...
29 Nov 2016
The official Office of Budget Responsibility figures has revealed a £220 billion Brexit black hole- hundreds of billions taken out our economy when we need it most.
From LibDem Leader, Tim Farron ... This is a Government that is just about managing. The official figures have revealed a £220 billion Brexit black hole- hundreds of billions taken out of our economy when we need it most. Given how bad the outlook is, it's no wonder the Chancellor doesn't want to have to do another Autumn Statement.
28 Nov 2016
Better Roads Lead to Lower Costs - and Lower CO2 Emissions
European research shows that CO2 emissions from vehicles can de reduced by around five per cent by improved maintenance and design to make the surfaces smoother. The research was carried out by members of FEHRL (Forum of European National Highway Research Laboratories).
27 Nov 2016
A Busy Week for Council By Elections, Encouragement for Lib Dems and Marked Absence of UKIP and Greens.
There were 9 council by elections this week, but only one change - a Conservative gain from Labour in Pendle's Reedley Ward high in the Pennines near Nelson. With Labour and the Conservatives fairly evenly matched it only needed a small swing for the seat to change hands. The election was hard fought with a high turnout and with UKIP failing to stand once again it was not surprising that the Conservatives got the modest boost they needed.
25 Nov 2016