Since the general election, many people have been disappointed to see bills continuing to rise and the promises made by Labour before the election being quietly abandoned. This is not the change we were promised—and it’s not the change people need.
Most of the day-to-day contacts we get as Councillors relate to potholes, streetlights and grass cutting, which in financial terms are actually quite a small part of the services we provide.
Everyone deserves the chance to contribute. Individuals feel happier and more fulfilled, and we all benefit from tapping the talent available in our community. This has shaped the administration’s thinking on initiatives such as the Community Vision.
Orkney has established itself as a “must visit” destination for government ministers, parliamentary committees and politicians of every political stripe.
As the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Sussex, I’m passionate about building a community where everyone feels supported and connected. This week, I want to highlight an important initiative by the Samaritans—‘Small Talk Saves Lives.’ This campaign encoura...
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey and Hull Council Leader Mike Ross have today called for “the polluters to pay” for any clean up of the North Sea following this week’s ship collision, as well as for an emergency summit in Yorkshire
