Liberal Democrats topped the polls across North Herts in the recent local elections with 32% of the votes and ahead of the Conservatives who got 30%. Labour came third with just 26%.
At a Full Herts County Council meeting (20th December) Hertfordshire Conservatives refused to back an opposition Liberal Democrat motion demanding fair funding to support special needs education after it was revealed that Herts County Council received £14.1m less than other County Councils.
Hitchin & Harpenden Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservative Government of “incompetence and chaos” after the Autumn Statement saw tax hikes and cuts to services for people in Hertfordshire. The Chancellor’s measures come in the wake of economic turmoil following the “mini-budget” which saw mortgage rates spike to record levels.
Pressure is mounting on Hertfordshire council leaders to speed up improvements for crisis-hit SEND services, for children with special education needs and disabilities.
Brutal cuts to youth services will severely affect deprived children in Hertfordshire, say Lib Dem opposition councillors.
The Liberal Democrats are on track to win the new Harpenden & Berkhamsted constituency at the next General Election after big wins in local by-elections yesterday.
With the right investment, we have the opportunity to turn things around and ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has the chance to succeed.
Liberal Democrats want to fix our broken relationship with Europe. Giving young people the opportunity to live, study and work in Europe is a vital first step.
The Liberal Democrats are committed to transforming maternal and neonatal care and ensuring inclusive care for all, so we can create a safer, more compassionate healthcare system for everyone.
