Campaign to save community halls
Groups which regularly use three community halls would struggle to move anywhere else, say campaigners fighting to prevent their sale.
BG
23 Dec 2008
Brentwood Liberal Democrats
For A Greener, Fairer, Safer Brentwood
Brentwood Borough News
Lib Dems ask Tory Council leader: Brentwood or Hemsby?
Brentwood's Liberal Democrats are asking Cllr Brandon Lewis to confirm whether he is still a resident of the borough of Brentwood or if he now considers himself to be a resident of Hemsby, Norfolk, part of the constituency where he is bidding to become a member of parliament.
22 Dec 2008
Tory-controlled Essex County Council: Inadequate at keeping children safe whilst excelling at "spin"
Brentwood's Liberal Democrats have reacted angrily to the news that Essex County Council has been given a damning 'inadequate' grade by the government's inspectors OFSTED for child protection whilst being the ninth highest spending council on marketing and PR in the country.
21 Dec 2008
Essex Tories fail on safeguarding children
The ruling Conservatives at Essex County Council have failed to provide effective safeguards for children and have been given a damning 'inadequate' grade by the government's inspectors - not even meeting minimum requirements. The inspectors concluded that the council's recruitment and vetting of staff working with children was poor and that it failed to learn from its mistakes when dealing with complaints.
18 Dec 2008
Nick Clegg launches the Green Road out of the Recession
On his first anniversary as leader, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg will today set out plans to put Britain on a Green Road out of the Recession, creating jobs and leaving a legacy that will save energy, put money back into people's pockets and fight climate change.
18 Dec 2008
Decision to defer credit crunch plan sparks fury
A Lib Dem councillor has attacked the mayor for deferring his urgent motion for a credit crunch plan until February.
BG
17 Dec 2008
UK Lib Dem news
International Affairs
Britain Leading Again
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
ED
by Ed Davey
16 Jan 2025
Latest UK News
Protecting children from sexual abuse
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
MW
8 Jan 2025
Latest UK News
New Year Message
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
ED
31 Dec 2024