The Leader of the Liberal Democrats in local government, Cllr Richard Kemp has welcomed the direction of the Tory proposals for local government, but has cited four major concerns. “This is a wholesale repudiation of the Thatcher and Major governments which stripped councils of their power and finance and made them into puppets of central […]

Commenting on today’s Conservative local government proposals, Liberal Democrat Shadow Communities and Local Government Secretary, Julia Goldsworthy said:“Rather than being radical, many of these proposals could have been copied straight from the Government’s agenda. “The Tories only talk about localism when it suits them, and when they do they think it makes sense to force […]

PLANS by the Liberal Democrats to massively increase the energy efficiency of all homes will lead to big savings in energy bills, say Liberal Democrats in Leicestershire.  Lib Dem Envrionment Spokesman  Bill Boulter CC has backed the plans to raise the standard of home energy efficiency.  “The energy efficiency standards of 99 out of every […]

Today’s article in the Leicester Mercury: http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/politics/Cost-road-gritting-rises-500-000/article-692216-detail/article.html As the article shows the recent harsh weather has ended up costing tax payers more, for grit that Council staff feel is inferior and forcing staff to work longer. Essentially what is the logic in seeking to take more money out if the winters are going to get worse?  

 Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg today announced his team for the next General Election. He said: “I am proud to lead the best front-bench team in British politics, a team which has consistently been ahead of the curve on the big debates that matter to the British people. “This team leaves the Liberal Democrats well placed […]

Here is the latest from Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg on the wider issues surrounding the Palestinian/Israel Crisis: “Brown has to stop sitting on his hands, halt British weapons exports and insist the EU do the same  The world watched in horror yesterday as the conflict in Gaza claimed its latest innocent victims in the […]

Now i am not normally one to quote from the Daily Mail but the following has made my blood boil at little – http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1102904/Tories-purge-town-hall-fat-cats-crackdown-figure-salaries.html – The idea that Eric Pickles and the Tories are once again stealing Lib Dem ideas is annoying. Vince Cable suggested this very thing in his speech to conference back in August. […]

 Dear All, Here is a copy of my latest press release on the eco town – the Halcro report was commissioned by the four local authorities (Harborough, Oadby & Wigston, City and County) to conduct a strategic assessment of the Co op plans. ______________________________________________________ “County Councilor and CASCET Vice-Chair, Simon Galton has welcomed the Halcro […]

Another quick note of Best Wishes for the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Adha,  i hope the next three days are fun packed and enjoyable.  Simon

Just a quick note to say a very Merry Christmas from myself and the other members of the Liberal Demcorat group. Simon