Plastic Bag Charge is Lib Dem Success Story
Plastic bag use has plummeted in England since the introduction of a 5p charge last year, under the previous coalition government.
15 Aug 2016
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Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidates Appointed for South West Herts and Hemel Hempstead Constituencies
At every General Election the Liberal Democrats put forward a full list of Parliamentary Candidates. In view of the political turmoil after the close Referendum result and the potentially serious consequences of the UK's withdrawal from the European Union it was judged a possibility that a snap General Election might be called at short notice.
11 Aug 2016
News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council
We wish all our readers a good summer break. If you are caring for children do visit some of the splendid Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) play areas. Some have outdoor gym equipment for adults - give it a go if you haven't already done so .……………………………………………. Do you know Bishops Wood ? It is in the ownership and care of TRDC and has recently had time, effort and resources put into improvement work. Go along White Hill from Batchworth Heath, until just before the junction with Shrubbs Road , leading to Woodcock Hill. It is on the right hand side and well worth a visit. ………………………………………………... Maple Lodge Conservation Society has its annual Discovery Day on 14th August, 11.00am-4.00pm. The reserve is one of Rickmansworth's hidden secrets and is home to a rich variety of wildlife, waterfowl, woodland birds, bats and butterflies. There are 2 lakes and many hides to explore, some with wheel chair access. On the day there are guided tours, light refreshments and plants available. Entry and parking are free. Turn
11 Aug 2016
A Kitchen Garden. Definitely Worth a Row of Beans - and Much More Besides!
Well as it's getting into late Summer there is at last some produce from those vegetable plants put into the ground all those months ago.
8 Aug 2016
Lib Dem Councillors Call on Rail Franchisee to "Go Figure How to Run a Railway!"
Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst, Lib Dem Leader at Herts County Council, has welcomed the county council's letter to new Rail Minister Paul Maynard MP calling on him to get a grip on the appalling rail services offered to Hertfordshire commuters.
8 Aug 2016
Another Lib Dem Gain in a Lacklustre Week at the By Elections
Congratulations to Liberal Democrat Cllr Thomas Sheriff for his decisive win in a straight fight with the Conservatives in the Alston Moor Ward of Eden District Council in Cumbria.
5 Aug 2016