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Government Approaches to EU negotiations

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.

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).

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.

Liberal Democrats Fight to Save Single Homeless Persons’ Funding

The Cabinet of Hertfordshire's County Council has decided to end its contracts for the provision of Housing Related Support in schemes established to help single homeless persons. . HCC's funding will cease at the end of March 2017 unless the providers of housing for the single homeless accept a 15% cut in support payments . The providers affected are Hightown, Aldwyck, Kilcullen and Nightingale and their schemes mainly cater for mentally ill persons. However HCC has decided that support for the single homeless is not a core activity. . Hemel Hempstead Liberal Democrat Councillor, Ron Tindall, tabled a motion to Council calling for the decision on these cuts to be reversed. . Sadly the majority Conservative Group voted for the cuts to proceed, so Ron's motion was lost and the cuts will now be put into effect. . At a time when we should be increasing support for the mentally ill, HCC has decided to cut support instead.

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