Opinion
Decision made on Werrington Fields but will it stick?
Last week we saw another chapter in the saga surrounding the Werrington Fields and Ken Stimpson Academy.
CCH
20 Mar 2025
News
Local
Budget
We voted against the budget this year and here is why
When we think back to last year, we had a severe issue with the non-delivery of savings for last year’s budget which meant we had an in-year deficit of £11m, which took a lot of time and effort to close.
CCH
28 Feb 2025
CPCA
Liberal Democrats announce candidate for May's CPCA Mayoral Election.
Local Liberal Democrats have selected county and district councillor Lorna Dupré as their candidate for Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in the election this May.
CCH
25 Jan 2025
Opinion
City needs its fair share of funding
The festive season is here and a challenging 2024 for many local people is almost done, but what does the New Year hold for Peterborough, writes Lib Dem Group Leader Christian Hogg?
CCH
12 Dec 2024
Opinion
Can we afford having the Conservatives run Peterborough Council again?
Locally decades of Conservative failure in Peterborough have led to missed opportunities, terrible decision making and millions wasted while our services were slashed and Council Tax rocketed.
CCH
26 Apr 2024
Elections
Have you decided who to back yet?
Polling day is just around the corner, although some of you may have started voting using your postal vote...
CAS
19 Apr 2024
Opinion
Working for a fairer, safer and more sustainable Peterborough
Well, we are back to another round of election this year, our council is currently elected in thirds, meaning where wards have three councillors each is up for re-election on different year and are elected for four years ...
CCH
5 Apr 2024
Opinion
Our eight point plan for Peterborough
For 23 years, under Conservative rule, our city went significantly backwards. Our City Council became over-centralised and secretive, we failed to act quickly enough to address the climate emergency, our services were cut back ...
CNS
15 Mar 2024
Health
28,325 pensioners across Peterborough and NW Cambridgeshire constituencies to be hit by £1,000 stealth tax bombshell following the Budget
With 12,118 pensioners in Peterborough constituency and a further 16,207 in NW Cambridgeshire constituency set to be hit with a £29,056,448 stealth tax following the Budget, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
PLD
8 Mar 2024
Community
Peterborough Spring Clean - led by Peterborough Wombles and Peterborough City Council
A campaign of action to highlight the issues of littering around Peterborough will take place this month and everybody is invited to get involved.
PLD
8 Mar 2024
Cost Of Living
Budget a “desperate deception” as families in Peterborough face soaring bills
Peterborough Liberal Democrats have labelled the Chancellor’s budget announcement today a “desperate deception”, with income tax bills still set to rise for local people.
PLD
7 Mar 2024
Opinion
Don't settle for empty promises, it's time for change!
Like me, many of you, are concerned about rising crime across our communities. As a parent, I want my child to grow up feeling safe on the streets of Peterborough, but at the moment that just isn't the case.
CJS
1 Mar 2024
National
Latest UK News
Taking on Trump & Farage – and fixing church roofs
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
ED
by Ed Davey
23 Mar 2025
Farming & Food
Animal Welfare in the Food System
The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.
TF
23 Mar 2025
International Affairs
Taking on Trump
Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.
CM
22 Mar 2025
LGBT+
Free To Be Who You Are
As liberals, we believe that true equality is achieved when individuals are not only free from prejudice and discrimination, but also free to fulfil their potential. So fighting for LGBTQ+ rights is not a choice Liberals make.
CJ
22 Mar 2025
Latest UK News
Making Britain a science superpower
The Liberal Democrats' bold plan to restore UK leadership in science and innovation will drive investment, boost global collaboration, and ensure technology benefits everyone, not just the privileged few.
VC
22 Mar 2025
Latest UK News
A message from Christine Jardine on International Women's Day
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “accelerate action”, I am sadly reminded of how much more we still need to achieve.
CJMP
7 Mar 2025
International Affairs
Britain must lead on defence and aid
The UK needs to strengthen both our Armed Forces and our soft power.
ED
25 Feb 2025
International Affairs
Ed Davey marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
ED
27 Jan 2025
International Affairs
Britain Leading Again
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
ED
16 Jan 2025