PRESS-RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from Councillor David Lomax, High Peak Liberal Democrats, commenting on the Labour Government’s Devolution White Paper
"This is rightly being seen by many as a 'power grab'.
21 Dec 2024
Exeter
Exeter Lib Dems' take on 'devolution' in Devon
Far from devolving power closer to the people, the government’s proposals this week to abolish district councils amount to a centralisation of power to higher tier authorities.
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21 Dec 2024
Warwick District
Boys Need Bins
Lib Dems persuade WDC to install sanitary product disposal bins in male toilets in support of Prostate Cancer UK
21 Dec 2024
Polegate
Next Steps for Polegate and Willingdon Medical Centre
The next steps for a new health facility serving Willingdon and Polegate have been given the green light after passing through Wealden District Council's cabinet.
21 Dec 2024
Scot Lib Dems reveal Scotland’s worst speeding offences
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has urged the Scottish Government to increase efforts to tackle antisocial driving as he revealed Scotland’s worst speeding offences.
21 Dec 2024
Gateshead
Newcastle and Gateshead Lib Dem opposition leaders issue urgent call to action to Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Newcastle and Gateshead opposition leaders have issued a joint statement challenging the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to take urgent action to prevent growing chaos crossing the Tyne
20 Dec 2024