Press releases from the LGA Lib Dem Group.
Changes in voter ID requirements "damage democracy" warn council leaders
13 December 2022
Councillor Joe Harris on the Autumn Statement
17 November 2022
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September 2021: Interview with Councillor Joe Harris, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group at the Local Government Association
Interview with Councillor Joe Harris, Leader of the LGA Liberal Democrat Group
September 2022: Trial of four-day working week proposed to assess viability for council
A three-month trial of a four-day week could begin in January for desk-based staff at South Cambridgeshire District Council – as a similar pilot of over 3,300 staff continues at more than 70 UK organisations.
September 2022: Fracking interview - Truss shows contempt for rural communities
Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change Spokesperson, Wera Hobhouse MP, responds to Liz Truss' failure to answer questions on ensuring local consent for fracking.
October 2022: Elections Act 2022
Lib Dem Councillors at the LGA are concerned about a "real danger" to residents' confidence around voting if councils are not given enough time to implement the Elections Act 2022.
November 2022: Councillor Joe Harris on the Autumn Statement
Jeremy Hunt has just delivered a ticking time bomb to councils and council taxpayers with this Budget, set to go off when new levels of council tax come in next April.
Changes in voter ID requirements "damage democracy" warn council leaders
Cllr Joe Harris, Leader of the LGA Lib Dem Group, alongside other Liberal Democrat Council Leaders, has written to Secretary of State Michael Gove to raise serious concerns.
January 2023: Bring forward second homes council tax rise
Dear Sir Geoffrey Clifton Brown,
I am writing to you following the decision to allow local authorities to increase council tax on second homes by
January 2023: Energy Bills Discount Scheme
"These valuable public facilities are at risk of reduced hours or even closure due to unsustainable and increasing costs."