Press Releases

You can find the latest press releases from the Liberal Democrats here including stories that may not be on our front page.

This page will be updated regularly, so check back often for the latest news.

Latest

Tue 31st Aug 2010:

Fiona Swaps Her Car for a Bike and Raises Cash for Children.

Cambridgeshire Lib Dem leader, Fiona Whelan, has parked her car and motorbike for a month and plans to get on her bicycle.

Mon 16th Aug 2010:

Tories' Profit Making Scheme for Market could Backfire.

Liberal Democrats have issued a stern warning to the Tories after they agreed a 58 per cent increase in charges for Saturday's market traders.

Thu 5th Aug 2010:

Markets at risk after 58 per cent hike in charges.

Ely's Saturday Markets could be at risk after the Tories agreed a 58 per cent increase in charges.

Wed 4th Aug 2010:

Tories accused of exaggeration to keep bypass alive.

Liberal Democrats have accused the Tories of exaggerating to justify their campaign for a £28 million southern bypass.

Mon 26th Jul 2010:

Lib Dems' Victory for Local Democracy After Tory U-Turn.

Liberal Democrats are celebrating a victory for local democracy after a massive U-turn by the Tories on East Cambridgeshire District Council over changing the way the authority is governed.

Wed 16th Jun 2010:

Tories Accused of Disgraceful Complacency over Bus Review.

Cambridgeshire Tories have been accused of a "disgraceful level of complacency" after calling for a routine review of the guided bus fiasco.

Mon 7th Jun 2010:

East Cambs Liberal Democrats Elect New Leader.

East Cambridgeshire Liberal Democrats have elected Ian Allen as their new leader.

Sun 6th Jun 2010:

Safety Projects Sacrificed to Bail Out Guided Bus.

Major safety and transport projects for Wisbech have been sacrificed to pay for Cambridgeshire's £116 billion guided bus.

Mon 31st May 2010:

Lib Dems Fobbed off Over Death Road as it Claimed Another Life.

Cambridgeshire highway chiefs delayed taking action at an accident black-spot where two people died only to see another killed within 24 hours.

The Weakest Link - Tories in Dark Over Busway Problems.

Cambridgeshire Tories are in the dark as to the severity of the problems with part of the guided bus track.

Sun 23rd May 2010:

Government's Wildlife Promise Good News for Roswell Pits.

Liberal Democrats are cautiously optimistic that Ely's Roswell Pits and other wildlife areas under threat could be protected following the coalition government's promise to introduce new measures.

Falling Recycling Rates Prompt Call for Radical Overhaul.

Liberal Democrats are calling for a radical overhaul of East Cambridgeshire's household rubbish collection service as recycling rates start to fall.

Fear for Dementia Patients as Day Centres Under Threat.

Leading Cambridgeshire councillors are worried that patients with dementia could suffer following the news that three day care centres are to close.

Residents "Silenced" by Tory Petition Ban.

Cambridgeshire Tories have been accused of "silencing" a great swathe of the county after banning petitions carrying less than 15,000 signatures for full council debate.

Tories Refuse to Hold Public Inquiry into Guided Bus.

Cambridgeshire Tories have refused point blank to hold a public inquiry into the Guided Bus fiasco, denying residents the chance to have their say.

Earlier Stories

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