Until the formation of the SDP in 1981 neither of the two pre-merger political parties that became the Liberal Democrats had any success in Dacorum. Then a guy called Bill Faupel won a by-election in Grove Hill, shortly followed by another by-election in November 1981 when a certain Nick Hollinghurst was elected when the Labour councillor resigned.
On Friday 5th May the final votes were counted the Liberal Democrats won 28 Councillors, (15 in Hemel, 13 in Tring & Berkhamsted area)
The Liberal Democrats have selected local e ntrepreneur and environmental campaigner, Victoria Collins as their election candidate for the new ultra-marginal Harpdenden & Berkhamsted constituency.
Victoria Collins backs the Liberal Democrat plan to tackle Ambulances. "As our NHS continues to struggle, lives are at stake and the government must do more to tackle the issue of ambulance waiting times holistically. That's why I'm backing our Health Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper, and her 5-point winter plan for ambulances"
At Dacorum Council on 18th January 2023, the Lib Dems called for a real incentive for getting the UK Heat Pump market warmed-up. This received cross party support. Councillors recognised an idea that is especially right for Dacorum, with its large stock of Council housing, as a way of cutting heating bills for council tenants.
Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate Victoria Collins calls on local MP Gagan Mohindra to support local businesses. This comes as the Conservative government's latest news announces a reduction in their support for businesses' energy bills from April onwards.
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.
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.
The UK needs to strengthen both our Armed Forces and our soft power.
