South West Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats

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15 Most Recent News Stories

Andrew Duff welcomes new investment into the East of England

Tue 13th Jul 2010

Lib Dem Euro MEP Andrew Duff has welcomed the decision announced yesterday by the European Union to invest £ 450 m in Ford's research facility at Dunton in Essex.

'Over the moon' Freight terminal refused

Thu 8th Jul 2010

Aislinn Lee, Liberal Democrat County Councillor for the area of the proposed Freight Terminal has welcomed the decision by the Secretary of State to refuse planning permission for the Freight Terminal.

Andrew Duff welcomes setting up of new EU Diplomatic Service, and calls for 'Active Common Policy'

Wed 7th Jul 2010

Welcoming the decision of the European Parliament today to set up the new European External Action Service, Andrew Duff, Liberal Democrat MEP for the East of England, called for the EU to start a real debate on the content of foreign policy. "Now we have Europe speaking with one voice, we have to decide precisely what it is we want to say", he told the Parliament's plenary sitting in Strasbourg. "What we now need is an argument. If we fail to compare, contrast and contest each other's national foreign policies there will never be a common foreign, security and defence policy."

Record Turnout at Croxley Revels 2010

Thu 24th Jun 2010

Organisers hailed "the biggest Croxley Revels they can remember" as thousands of people swamped Croxley Green for the annual event on Saturday 19 June. Societies, clubs, organisations and schools from across the village and neighbouring towns set up more than 80 stalls on The Green.

Croxley Green Revels 2010

Nick Clegg joins Liberal Democrat Councillors at Packed London Conference

Sat 19th Jun 2010

Liberal Democrat Herts County Councillors Nick Hollinghurst and Ron Tindall today attended an excellent one-day conference in Transport House, Smith Square. Held by the Local Government Association for Liberal Democrat Councillors it was notable for is optimism, confidence and cordiality. Starting out with a brisk canter through recent events Nick Clegg was at his frank, friendly best as he opened proceedings - then plunging straight in to a no-holds barred Q&A session. Delegates were surprised to learn some of the politics behind the press reports during the election campaign. Several of Labour's last-minute announcements were nothing more than cynical, uncosted commitments of unknown amounts of future tax to buy the political support of specific groups or areas.

Nick Clegg speaking

Herts Lib Dem County Group welcomes New Colleague

Sun 13th Jun 2010

New County Cllr Martin Frearson received a warm welcome from the Herts County Council Liberal Democrat Group at their first meeting since the St Albans By-Election.

Cllr Martin Frearson

Success in St Albans - Lib Dems win both By-Elections

Sun 6th Jun 2010

These by-elections were caused by the untimely death in March of Mike Ellis, who had held a St Albans City seat for some time, and a Herts County Council seat for just over a year. With the changed parliamentary situation and the current political turmoil they were an interesting test of public opinion at a time of transition.

Reduce your Risk of Cancer - Advice from Cancer Research UK

Sun 30th May 2010

Half of all cancers could be prevented by lifestyle changes. If you need to make changes, it's best to do it before you are 30.

Post-Coalition Progress as Liberal Democrats Continue to Move Ahead

Sat 29th May 2010

Both locally and further afield, Liberal Democrats are getting increased support from the electorate. Two elections took place on Thursday, 27th May, the more significant being the delayed Thirsk & Malton parliamentary by-election. This was an expected Tory win, of course, but nevertheless there was a modest improvement in Lib Dem support, with the party jumping to 2nd place as Labour crashed. The figures showed a 1.8% swing from Tories to Lib Dems. Locally, Liberal Democrats did well in the Chorleywood Parish Council Elections held on the same day and are now in the majority with 9 councillors to the Tories' 7 and one independent.

Ballot Box

Now the dust is settling - so back to business and back to WD3!

Wed 26th May 2010

Most of the issues and local campaigns outstanding before the election are still outstanding afterwards. Prominent among these is the WD3 school issue. This now comes up at every county council meeting and the Lib Dem Group continues to put pressure on the Conservative majority on HCC to get the problem sorted.

Nick Hollinghurst & Ron Tindall

10k against 10k petition: many residents post angry comments

Mon 24th May 2010

Following the launch of our petition many people have commented angrily on the lack of democracy. Here are a few of these comments:

Lib Dems launch 10k against 10k petition

Thu 20th May 2010

Following the County Council meeting in Hertfordshire this week the Liberal Democrats have launched a petition against the 10,000 signatures required on a petition to force a debate. Liberal Democrats feel the 1,000 is a more achievable and democratic figure.

Arriva doesn't arrive! Route Change leaves Passengers stranded.

Thu 20th May 2010

Arriva are making themselves most unpopular in Tring. They have cut a loop out of an important route - without putting any notices at key bus stops and in total disregard of their customers. Now they've retimed morning buses to make it impossible for young people from Tring and Berkhamsted to get to school in Aylesbury. So last week an large number of protesters made their feelings known.

Passengers at Bus Stop Protest (photography: Nick Hollinghurst)

10,000 to debate your petition - ridiculous!

Tue 18th May 2010

New rules which would allow people signing petitions to be heard more clearly at county hall have been weighted to make it almost impossible for most communities to reach the threshold for signatures.

What coalition means for Hertfordshire

Wed 12th May 2010

Liberal Democrat Group Leader Chris White welcomed the new coalition government this morning and said: 'This is an opportunity to show that political parties can work together provided they have a transparently agreed programme based on principles rather than personalities.

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