Hitting them where it hurts – at the ballot box
The Liberal Democrats are back, and we are back with a bang
Councillor Joe Harris
Shout more about our achievements
A key part of my platform to become Leader of the LGA’s Liberal Democrat Group was about raising the profile of local government in my party, and the successes of our councillors and councils in the wider local government world.
Government plans to tackle sewage stink
Water companies pumped polluting and harmful raw sewage into water sources more than 400,000 times in 2020, according to Environment Agency data.
A celebration of council housing
While out canvassing for a local by-election in my patch, I stumbled across the first council housing that was built in Gloucestershire, in the village of Mickleton.
Victory for forgotten rural communities
I sit here writing this column still buzzing from our stunning victory in the North Shropshire by-election. Helen Morgan will make a fantastic MP, and a great voice for ignored rural communities.
Time for action after COP26
Now that the dust has settled on COP26, we turn our attention to the actions we must take following the conference.
The food insecurity facing children
Politics can be as tribal as football, or worse, sadly – take that from a Chelsea fan.
More answers needed on social care reform
There seems to be consensus across local government that the Prime Minister’s announcement on social care funding and reform still leaves a lot to be desired.
Wake-up call
Planning reform and action on climate change will be among the issues highlighted at next month’s Liberal Democrat party conference.
Actions speak louder than words
Passing a motion and declaring a climate emergency is one thing; doing something practical that makes a difference to the communities we serve is something else.