Breathe more easily
DELGA have welcomed the extension of the smoking ban to England - which comes into force today - for the positive impact it will have for the LGBT communities.
1 Jul 2007
Local Development Framework submitted to Secretary of State
Spelthorne Council have published the new Local Development Framework (LDF). This is a mandatory document for the Council to produce and it will have a profound effect on Spelthorne for the next 20 years.
30 Jun 2007
Sarah's Pride main stage debut
Baroness Sarah Ludford, Lib Dem MEP for London addressed the crowd from the main stage at London Pride today, welcoming the 35th London Pride event but remembering there is still much to be done to achieve LGBT liberation both in the UK further afield.
30 Jun 2007
Lib Dems reject Tory plans for urban sprawl
Chelmsford's Conservative council has this week sidelined Lib Dem proposals for a sustainable solution to the local shortage of new houses. Chelmsford Conservatives want to put at least 4,000 houses on green fields around the edge of Chelmsford (link below); and also increase the number of houses built on every single scrap of land coming vacant in Chelmsford. The Lib Dems have pledged to oppose these plans.
30 Jun 2007
By-elections: Labour are running scared
Reacting to the news that Labour has called the Ealing Southall and Sedgefield by-elections, Liberal Democrat Chief Executive Chris Rennard said:
30 Jun 2007
Lib Dems at London Pride
DELGA and the Lib Dems will be on the march at London Pride tomorrow, and members and supporters should meet at the junction of Wigmore Street and Seymour Mews at 12pm. The parade leaves at 1pm. There will be a rally in Trafalgar Square afterwards and London's Lib Dem MEP Baroness Sarah Ludford is speaking on the stage at 4:37pm.
29 Jun 2007