Two months after Labour Councillors in Slough voted themselves a whopping 46% rise in their own pay the council is set to attack some of the most vulnerable children in the area by launching a massive 50% cut in the allowances paid to foster families to look after children in care.
Less than a third of the way through the council's financial year, it is becoming clear that the Conservative's car parking polices are not working and that revenues to the council and visitors to our towns and shops are both down on what might be expected.
Experienced former Cornish Firefighter, Malcolm Dyer, a firefighter of 29 years' experience, claims he was turned down from joining the Ascot Fire Crew because the journey from his present home in Sunninghill Road to Ascot Fire station in Station Hill is 20 seconds too far.
Local Lib Dems have uncovered that over £9,000 in a month are being spent by the Tories on temps in the council's revenue and benefits department.
Borough Lib Dems know that sprinklers could save lives.
Local Lib Dems believe that it is essential if the Big Society is going to work then it needs to restore funding to local voluntary groups.
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
