Lib Dem-led District Council launches online survey to shape brand new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
"We are committed to involving everyone in the work we do to improve the lives of our residents.''
14 Aug 2024
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District Councillors enlist local MPs to challenge Labour government on homelessness, warm homes, council funding and climate action
The Liberal Democrat led District Council passed a motion calling on newly elected Victoria Collins MP and newly re-elected Daisy Cooper MP to push the new Government to establish clarity on a number of key issues.
19 Jul 2024
Nursery and school places saved thanks to Liberal Democrat campaigning
‘‘The battle to save Muriel Green Nursery should not have taken anything like this long and the Beaumont School place fiasco should never have happened in the first place.''
15 Jul 2024
Francis Avenue going wild
In collaboration with local residents including Danielle Durant, Batchwood Councillor Sinéad Howland has made some serious progress with the rewilding of the open space in Francis Avenue.
21 May 2024
Liberal Democrat district councillors choose Paul de Kort as their new leader
“It is an honour to be appointed by my colleagues. I am excited to spearhead the work of our fantastic team who are fully focused on keeping this district moving forward.''
9 May 2024
Voters back Liberal Democrat record at St Albans District Council
“Despite every obstacle the Conservatives have thrown at our community, local people have understood our commitment to them.''
7 May 2024
It's unanimous: St Albans Lib Dem members vote to re-select Daisy Cooper as General Election candidate
As speculation mounts that new Conservative Prime Minister Liz Truss could call a snap General Election this autumn, members of St Albans Liberal Democrats have unanimously resolved to back the sitting MP Daisy Cooper as their candidate.
7 Sep 2022
Government must cancel October energy price rise to save St Albans families over £136.6m in tota
St Albans Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to spare families from soaring energy bills by cancelling October’s price cap increase, accusing the Conservatives of “stalling in the face of a national emergency”.
9 Aug 2022
“Bold decisions” must be taken on future of Abbey Line, says St Albans Lib Dem council group
A St Stephen councillor has tabled a motion about the Abbey Line and said in yesterday’s full council meeting that “grand visions and bold decisions” are needed to improve the line and address issues such as active transport and road congestion in the area.
21 Jul 2022
St Albans MP and council leader to keep pushing for improvements on Abbey Flyer line
Daisy Cooper MP and council leader Chris White have said that they’ll continue to advocate for a passing loop to be added to the Abbey Flyer line following disappointing news that the Government rejected an application to fund this.
21 Jun 2022
Councillors not sitting idle for Clean Air Day 2022
In support of Clean Air Day, which this year happened on 16 June, Liberal Democrat councillors in St Albans have been taking action to encourage drivers outside a local school to switch off their car engines and stop ‘idling’.
14 Jun 2022
Councillors help kickstart activities for asylum seekers
An initiative led by Liberal Democrat councillors in St Stephen has seen asylum seekers in the area being able to take part in weekly coached football sessions.
14 Jun 2022