10 New Liberal Democrat Peers Announced
Ten new Liberal Democrat Peers were announced on 1st August. This is a diverse and representative group of people and includes individuals such as:
6 Aug 2013
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News from West Hertfordshire
Slowly But Surely the Coalition’s Economic Plan is Working
Commenting on July's GDP figures showing that the economy grew by 0.6% in the last quarter, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson, Stephen Williams said:
5 Aug 2013
Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats Say Pickles’ Plan for Double Yellow Parking is “Crack-pot”
Responding to Eric Pickles' proposals to free parking for shoppers on double yellow lines, Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst, Liberal Democrat Opposition Leader on Herts County Council and Highways Spokesperson said:
31 Jul 2013
Young People Make a Stand Against Exploitation and Injustice
A group of young people from Dacorum, Luton, Aylesbury and Bushey have decided to make a stand against human trafficking - a modern version of the slave trade that is estimated to have ensnared 27 million people world wide.
30 Jul 2013
Labour Have Got It Wrong on the Economy Again !
Labour's Shadow Chancellor, Ed Balls predicted that we would be back in recession by now.
26 Jul 2013
Resurfacing begins Saturday 27 July on the A41 Tring Bypass
Resurfacing work will begin on the A41 Tring Bypass east bound on the section between Tring A4251 and A4251 Bourne End on Saturday 27 July.
26 Jul 2013
Stocks Road, Aldbury Road Repairs scheduled
Hertfordshire County Council are making an Road Traffic Order to allow their contractor Ringway to carry out road works for the purpose of repairing repair the highway in Stocks Road, Aldbury.
23 Jul 2013
Hertfordshire Home Safety Service
Hertfordshire is one of the safest counties in England and Wales but when crimes are committed, the victims still suffer. Just hearing about crime can make others feel scared. Hertfordshire Home Safety Service (HHSS) helps by providing a range of free and low cost services, using Proceeds of Crime funds. This means money recovered from criminals will go directly to helping secure your homes and making you feel safer.
16 Jul 2013
The Liberal Democrats – Building a Fairer Britain by Reducing Income Inequality
The Liberal Democrat commitment to take the low paid out of the tax system is starting to build a fairer Britain. Commenting on the Office for National Statistics' annual report on the effect of taxes and benefits on household income, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Treasury Committee , Stephen Williams MP said:
23 Jul 2013
Children in Care let down by Herts County Council
Performance figures just issued by Hertfordshire County Council's Children's Services show that only 13% of children looked after by HCC managed to achieve the critical 5 x A* to C grades.
19 Jul 2013
Resurfacing begins on the A4251, Berkhamsted
Resurfacing work, carried out on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council, will begin on the A4251 High Street and the A4251 Tring Road, Berkhamsted on 30 July.
22 Jul 2013
Spending Round 2013: Delivering a Stronger Economy and a Fairer Society
The Liberal Democrats are building a stronger economy and a fairer society, enabling every person in Britain to get on in life.
18 Jul 2013
News from Victoria Collins MP
MPs urge residents to back local businesses in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariffs
‘Buy Hertfordshire, Back Britain’ - that’s the rallying cry from local Lib Dem MPs, Daisy Cooper, MP for St Albans, and Victoria Collins, MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, as they launch a campaign to support local businesses.
4 Apr 2025
Lib Dem MPs force vote to create Blue Flag Status to protect local chalk streams
Victoria Collins MP, has voted for a Liberal Democrat proposal to create a Blue Flag Status to protect chalk streams and other rivers from filthy sewage dumping.
24 Apr 2025
MP attends beacon lighting to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
Victoria Collins, joined local residents, veterans and their families, representatives from Berkhamsted Town Council and Royal British Legion (RBL) members, to light a beacon marking the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day.
8 May 2025
MP opens Berkhamsted Community Garden for 2025
This garden is a much loved space amongst the Berkhamsted community, and a product of the hard work of Open Door’s volunteer gardening team.
20 May 2025
Liberal Democrat MPs meet US Congress delegation to deepen transatlantic ties
Lib Dem MP Victoria Collins and other Liberal Democrat frontbenchers met a cross-party delegation of US Congressmembers to discuss strategic and economic issues impacting the future of transatlantic cooperation, peace and security.
21 May 2025
MP seeks guarantee of government funding for Harpenden Child Contact Centre
Victoria Collins MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, has written to the government urging them to resolve a delay in provision of funding to vital centres like this one.
30 May 2025