Although the English Regional organisations have been greatly reduced, the East of England Region continues informally as a convenient structure for local authorities to co-ordinate matters of common interest. Two such obvious and important issues are Transport and Infrastructure Development. The region also remains as the main unit for receiving European funding for local projects.
Hertfordshire has for a long time been collecting cardboard with green waste for composting. When the proportion of cardboard was low enough that was fine and good quality compost resulted. Now with higher quantities, and especially with the inclusion of the new plastic laminated cardboard, significant quantities of cardboard have had to be removed from the composting process and sent to landfill.
Local Liberal Democrat activists in West Herts have had a busy year so far. Teams from Dacorum have been involved in a series of elections both local and further afield ... and at every level.
The by election was caused by the death of the former Liberal Democrat councillor, John Lythgoe, and was heavily contested by the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives and by UKIP. The campaigns were followed with keen interest by the electorate and the turnout of 25% was reasonably high for a town council by election. The result (shown below) restores the position of two Liberal Democrats and 13 Conservatives on Berkhamsted Town Council. Berkhamsted Town Council, East Ward Lib Dem 456 41% ( + 4%) Danny Bonnett Con 315 28% ( - 15%) UKIP 184 16% ( + 16%) LAB 92 8% GRN 75 7% IND n/a ( - 20%) Turnout 25%
Following the sad death of John Lythgoe of Hall Park, Berkhamsted,the former Liberal Democrat Town Councillor, a By Election is to be held on Thursday June 13th to fill the vacancy in the Berkhamsted East Ward of the Berkhamsted Town Council.
Millions of people across Britain should now be noticing changes to their pay slip. Since the Liberal Democrats came into government, the Income Tax Personal Allowance has risen to £9,440 - compared to just £6,475 under Labour. This was at the heart of our 2010 Manifesto.
We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.
