The following is an open letter from Lib Dem leaders in the North East, published in The Journal on 18th January 2014.
The Newcastle upon Tyne City Council Liberal Democrat Group recently responded to the recent proposals to create a Combined Authority in the Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear area.
At the meeting of the City Council on Wednesday the Liberal Democrats are proposing a package of alternative savings and re-allocations of expenditure that amount to over £5m and could save…
Ahead of National Libraries Day on February 9th, Opposition Lib Dem councillors have called upon Newcastle City Council to reconsider plans to sell off thousands of the city's library books as an…
The Labour council leader talks of Newcastle being targeted for the biggest hit, but ignores the fact that councils in the North East receive on average £300 per
Following confirmation that Newcastle United have concluded a 4 year commercial sponsorship deal with payday loans company Wonga today, Opposition Liberal Democrat councillors on Newcastle City…
Lib Dem councillors in North Heaton ward are calling on Newcastle City Council to speed up implementation of anti-speeding measures!
Opposition Lib Dem councillors on Newcastle City Council are calling on the authority to do more to ensure the benefit of a £100,000 Government grant for local high streets in Newcastle is spread…
We believe that the Labour Council in Newcastle was elected last year largely because of national factors, and it's taking our city backwards.
Councillor Sarah Cross has welcomed proposals from the coalition government to remove tax breaks for second home-owners. Currently, Councils are legally obliged to give a second home council tax…
