‘Extending the Badger Cull is Insane’ say Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats across the county have today voiced their anger over the likely extension of the badger cull in West Gloucestershire after it was confirmed on Friday evening that the badger cull in West Somerset will be extended until the end of this month.
Annual Election of Council Leader Proposed by Liberal Democrats
A proposal being put forward by the County’s Liberal Democrats to the Council’s Constitution Committee on Monday could see changes to the length of the Council Leader’s tenure.
Read moreCall for an End to Council Gagging
Calls for the removal of the maximum 30 minute rule for each political group to consider motions at full council have been proposed by the County’s Liberal Democrats.
Gloucestershire Conservatives fail Troubled Families
National figures announced yesterday by the Coalition Government have bought welcome news on the large number of “Troubled Families” being turned around by councils across the country, but reveal an exceptionally poor performance by the Conservative minority controlled Gloucestershire County Council.
Change of heart on Highways Investment Welcome says Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat councillors concerns over the state of Gloucestershire’s road have resulted to a welcomed release of an additional £1m this financial year by the County Council.
Trading Standards Service - Vital say Lib Dems
County councillors will debate the future of Gloucestershire’s Trading Standards service when they meet on the 4th of September. Liberal Democrat councillors have lodged a motion calling for the services to be protected, if possible, from further cuts.
‘UBB Incinerator Contract Should Have Never Been Signed’ says Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats across the county were delighted when in March this year Gloucestershire County Council’s Planning Committee refused planning permission for a waste-burning incinerator at Javelin Park.
Freeze parking charges say Lib Dems
Liberal Democrats have called for a freeze in the cost of on-street car parking charges across Gloucestershire for the next four years and also requested that the annual cost of residents’ parking permits be cut by £30.
Call for cash injection into roads
Liberal Democrats are calling for a big investment in Gloucestershire’s roads to sort out the potholes which have plagued the area.
Liberal Democrat Statement on Surface Dressing
Statement made by Liberal Democrat County Leader Cllr. Colin Hay:
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