Spring Regional Conference Motions Published
Our Spring North West Conference policy motions have been released and the debates will be:
7 Feb 2023
Liberal Democrats in North West England
We are the Liberal Democrat Regional Party covering Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The Region exists to carry out campaigns activities, support our parliamentary representatives and candidates, provide training and mentoring for our dedicated activists and engage members. We also co-ordinate voluntary efforts across the region and run a twice-yearly conference for all North West members.
Regional Party News
Lib Dem Bill to stop prepayment meter installations blocked by the Government
A Bill put forward by Wera Hobhouse, Lib Dem MP for Bath, to end all installations of prepayment meters over the winter has been effectively blocked by the Conservative Government.
3 Feb 2023
Worker's Protection Bill passes third reading
The Worker's Protection Bill has passed its third reading in the House of Commons.
3 Feb 2023
"Obscene" energy profits - Dodds
Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds said of the latest energy firm profit news: "It is absolutely abhorrent that the Conservative Government has not taken stronger action against companies like Shell who have posted their largest profits in 115 years, profiteering off the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
2 Feb 2023
Ed Davey's LGBT History Month Message 2023
Today marks the beginning of LGBT History Month - a time to discover the stories of the LGBT+ community, acknowledge the prejudice they have faced, and celebrate the progress that has been achieved.
1 Feb 2023
Conference Bookings Open
Our Spring 2023 Regional Conference will be held in Chester on 4th March 2023.
19 Jan 2023
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Lib Dem News around the Region
Oldham
Parents “without options” as nearly 400 childcare places lost across Oldham since 2019 reveal Liberal Democrats
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has warned of working age families being “left without options” after new research revealed that 393 childcare places have been lost across Oldham since 2019.
27 Aug 2024
Oldham
Sykes welcomes government pensions credit campaign but calls on Oldham Council to act
Leader of Oldham Liberal Democrats councillor Howard Sykes MBE has welcomed the government’s decision to launch a campaign to encourage pensioners to apply for universal credit.
27 Aug 2024
Hazel Grove
Council forced to pause Local Plan consultation
Following the Deputy Prime Minister's new approach to planning and Local Plan-making, and the imposition of compulsory, nationally set housebuilding targets, Stockport Council have been forced to pause the consultation on their draft Local Plan.
9 Aug 2024
Hazel Grove
Answers needed on Stepping Hill funding
MPs Tom Morrison and Lisa Smart have written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting to ensure that a promise for urgent funding for Stepping Hill is not derailed by the Government’s funding black hole.
9 Aug 2024
Oldham
Meeting of Oldham Council’s Audit Committee cancelled as Labour members send apologies
Leader of Oldham Council’s Liberal Democrat Group councillor Howard Sykes MBE has criticised the ruling Labour Party after a meeting of the council’s Audit Committee was cancelled recently.
8 Aug 2024
Oldham
Oldham’s Age UK luncheon clubs set to close
Age UK's long-established lunch club run as a not-for-profit service is set to close in September 2024, after the Labour administration cut their funding.
8 Aug 2024
