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Comment on Deputy Mayor appointment
The Liberal Democrat Group on the Borough Council seeks to achieve cross-party consensus whenever possible, while responsibly opposing policies we do not agree with.
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Liberal Democrats warn of new threats to Green Belt
Local Liberal Democrats are concerned about the likely onslaught from developers and builders at the 'Examination in Public' of the Local Plan.
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Lib Dems vote against proposed Local Plan
The Liberal Democrats oppose the current version of Warrington's Local Plan being submitted for an 'Examination in Public'. At the Council meeting on Monday, the ruling Labour Group voted in favour…
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Lib Dems call for collaboration not conflict on Council
Local Liberal Democrats are calling for more collaboration and transparency on the Council, rather than conflict. The call was made during the debate on the Council's budget last Monday.
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Budget Council descends into farce
Last night's Council meeting to pass the budget for the coming year descended into farce.
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Lib Dems propose cost of living rebate for thousands of council tax payers
The Liberal Democrats are proposing a £15 cost of living rebate to tens of thousands of council tax payers in bands A to D to soften the blow of the council tax increase. They will formally propose…
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Lib Dems Ask for Council Leader’s Resignation
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Council Leader to resign because he has allowed the reputation of a well-run Council to be destroyed.
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Council Finances in Turmoil
The Council is facing major problems with its investments in Together Energy and Redwood Bank. These come on top of questions about investment in the HUT Group and the on-going failure to have the…
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Comment on Together Energy investment
It has always been the view of the Liberal Democrat Group that investing in an energy company was too risky a move for Warrington Borough Council and we opposed it. When the investment was made, it…
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Council’s planning briefings are unfair and lack transparency
Developers have been allowed to give private briefings to members of Warrington Borough Council's planning committee, as highlighted by a recent briefing to councillors over the massive proposed…