May i take this opportunity to wish a very happy Diwali to Leicestershire’s Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities on this very special day. Hope you all have a fantastic day! Enjoy the fireworks! Yours, The Liberal Democrat County Councillors

Ok so there is alot of confusion in this world – sometimes words sound nicer than what they mean; because of this it is important to ensure that we as local politicians tell the truth and more importantly ensure what we say is clear – even at the risk of losing a bit of political credibility. […]

The latest government solution in meeting housing needs is to promise £13 Million to be used to buy surplus housing stock from developers and convert into affordable/social housing. As an idea this seems fine yet the detail suggests that this money will buy 335 homes across the entire country. Although i welcome any increase to the allocation […]

I know its been awhile since my last post, but i thought i would present the latest information on the credit crisis and the solutions the Liberal Democrats have to try and deal with the impact. Fortunately here in Leicestershire we do not have any money with any Icelandic Banks which is a relief, but […]

Liberal Democrat group leader Simon Galton has reacted to the announcement that Ms. Caroline Flint has been replaced in Gordon Brown’s Cabinet reshuffle with Margaret Beckett. Margaret Beckett who represents the Derby South constituency was a former holder of the Housing Minister position. Simon Galton said: “I am relieved that Ms. Flint has been replaced […]

Following the County Council’s press release announcing the allocation of £86 Million in PFI credits from government, the Liberal Democrat group Environment spokesman Bill Boulter has highlighted his ‘doubts and concerns’.   He said: “we recognize that the allocation of funds is greater than was requested by the county council and I have concerns as […]

At the full council yesterday a Liberal Democrat motion on the sustainable communities act was successfully agreed with all party support. Dr Sarah Hill, who proposed the motion, stated: ‘I am pleased that this motion was successful and i am grateful to all parties for the support and positive comments made. This motion shows our […]

Following an intensive campaign a local protest group in Warwickshire has successfully managed to have a judicial review enacted. The group called BARD received the ruling from Mr Justice Collins on 11th September. The outcome is a review to be presented by the High Court before the year end which could potentially set the precedent […]

Liberal Democrat group leader Simon Galton has welcomed the passing of a motion at the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth which commits the party to opposing the Eco-Town process.  Simon Galton CC stated: “it was a good debate I am delighted that the party has committed itself in opposition to free standing eco-towns being imposed […]

Having waited patiently since 28thJuly for a response from the Housing minister Ms. Caroline Flint to the questions he had presented, Cllr Simon Galton has highlighted the apparent lack of organization from the Minister.  Cllr Galton stated: “As always seems to be the case with this Eco-Town process the local people are completely ignored – […]