Lib Dems support Council Budget
The Liberal Democrats supported Warrington Borough Council's proposal to increase Council Tax by 4.98% at yesterday's Budget meeting.
The Liberal Democrats supported Warrington Borough Council's proposal to increase Council Tax by 4.98% at yesterday's Budget meeting.
We welcome the preliminary finding that Warrington's current Local Plan is - to use planning jargon - not sound.
Warrington Borough Councillors supported a Liberal Democrat motion calling on the government to provide new money for free school meals for all primary school children, including vouchers for holidays. 45 councillors voted in favour with two Conservatives against and one abstaining.
Hospitality businesses are vital for jobs, economic growth, and thriving communities – our new policy backs hospitality, helping pubs, cafés, restaurants, and hotels not just survive, but thrive - supporting local jobs and boosting the economy.
Skills shortages are holding back our economy, while investment in training has plummeted and opportunities to re-skill remain out of reach for too many people. Our reforms will give everyone the tools, support, and confidence to succeed at any age.
Liberal Democrats have passed bold new policy to put public health at the heart of gambling regulation. These reforms would save lives, raise hundreds of millions for NHS treatment, and finally hold the industry to account.