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Brian Stone and Paul Elgood for Brunswick & Adelaide

Saturday, 16th April 2011

Over the last 12 years, the Lib Dem team here has achieved some great things for residents in Brunswick & Adelaide. With the support of local people, Lib Dem Councillors have...

Mark Collins and Rebecca Taylor for Central Hove

Saturday, 16th April 2011

Mark Collins and Rebecca Taylor are fighting the Central Hove ward. They start the election in second place, and are best placed to beat the Conservatives in the...

Brighton & Hove Lib Dems announce local election team of candidates

Monday, 4th April 2011

Brighton and Hove Liberal Democrats will contest 45 of the council seats in city boundary on 5th May. Welcoming the adoption of the candidate team, Cllr Paul Elgood said: 'We...

'Liberal City' local manifesto launched

Friday, 25th March 2011

Today Brighton and Hove Liberal Democrats launched what they are calling a "manifesto for Brighton and Hove's future". The event took place in front of Kings House,...

Lib Dems storm to by-election victory

Tuesday, 22nd March 2011

Liberal Democrat Claire Brown has won a stunning victory against the Conservatives, taking the Pembury ward on Tunbridge Wells Council in Kent in a by-election on 17 March. Mark...

Tax boost for 2,730 Brighton & Hove residents on lower incomes

Wednesday, 16th March 2011

Liberal Democrats in Brighton and Hove have welcomed the news that due to changes in the national tax system, implemented by Liberal Democrats in the Coalition Government, 2,730...

The strongest voice for equality - city LGBT manifesto launched

Wednesday, 9th March 2011

In the first manifesto launch of any political party in the 2011 local election campaign, the Liberal Democrats have launched a ten point set of commitments for the city's LGBT...

Labour bailout for Tory cuts Budget

Friday, 4th March 2011

Lib Dem Councillor Paul Elgood has responded to last night's Council Budget, which saw Labour and the Tories put through a budget which will decimate public services in this city. Paul...

New challenge to costly Hove cycle lanes removal

Wednesday, 2nd March 2011

Transport Minister Norman Baker MP is being asked to look at a proposal by Conservatives on Brighton and Hove City Council to remove the cycle lanes on the Drive and Grand Avenue. The...

Lib Dems call to set up Brunswick Town

Sunday, 27th February 2011

Brighton and Hove Liberal Democrats are calling for the official recognition of Brunswick Town.   In December 2009, we were able to insert official recognition of Brunswick...

Residents support petition to save Hove Police Station

Saturday, 26th February 2011

Residents have been quick to support our petition to retain Hove Police Station in Holland Road, currently under threat from closure. Brian Stone and Cllr Paul Elgood have...

Equal Marriage Starts Here

Thursday, 17th February 2011

Brian Stone, who is standing as a Liberal Democrat in Brunswick and Adelaide Ward this May has welcomed the decision of the Lib Dem Equalities Minister, Lynne Featherstone to launch...

Lib Dem pressure helps to lead to improvement of pedestrian crossings

Friday, 11th February 2011

Central Hove candidates Mark Collins and Rebecca Taylor are pleased that after months of Liberal Democrat pressure, the junction of The Drive and Church Road is being improved...

Brighton & Hove children to benefit from Pupil Premium funding

Saturday, 29th January 2011

The Government has announced that Brighton & Hove schools will receive an extra £430 for each pupil receiving free school meals through the Pupil Premium. Data...

Too many supermarket stores are eroding local identity says Lib Dem

Friday, 21st January 2011

Central Hove ward Liberal Democrat camapigner Rebecca Taylor says that 'too many supermarket stores are eroding our city identity' Rebecca says: 'I am appalled at the...

Brunswick & Adelaide Lib Dem campaigners back 'Yes to AV' campaign

Sunday, 16th January 2011

Both Cllr Paul Elgood and Brian Stone are supporting the local campaign for people to vote YES in the AV referendum on the 5th May. “By introducing an AV voting system...

School Sports Partnership set to receive transitional funding

Monday, 20th December 2010

Lib Dems in Brighton and Hove have welcomed the news that the Coalition Government will act today to provide £70million of transitional funding to the Schools Sports Partnership,...

Norman Baker MP visits Brighton & Hove

Friday, 17th December 2010

Junior Minister for Transport Norman Baker visited Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats yesterday, to talk about the successes of the coalition to date and meet the candidates...

Local Lib Dem reaction to tuition fee vote

Thursday, 9th December 2010

Brighton and Hove Lib Dem Leader Councillor Paul Elgood commented on today's tuition fees vote, he said: 'I signed the NUS pledge, and put simply if I had be elected to Parliament...

Lib Dems pledge "no support for local Tory cuts"

Sunday, 5th December 2010

Lib Dem Councillors Paul Elgood and David Watkins have stated that they will not support local cuts proposed by Conservatives of £12.3 million. They hold the casting votes...

City's Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidates back tuition fees petition

Monday, 29th November 2010

A petition, calling on all Liberal Democrat MPs to vote against the proposed rise in tuition fees when this is debated in Parliament before Christmas, has been sent to all the...

Brighton & Hove Lib Dems welcome 'vital' Thameslink upgrade

Thursday, 25th November 2010

Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats have welcomed the transport secretary's announcement of £6 billion for improvements to Thameslink stations, track and...

Lib Dems call for improvements to parking in Brunswick & Adelaide

Thursday, 25th November 2010

Brunswick & Adelaide Lib Dems are asking people how easy it is for residents to park close to their homes.   A survey has been delivered to every home in the ward, asking...

Lib Dems fight another 5am license on Western Road

Wednesday, 24th November 2010

Jade Restaurant on Western Road, Hove has made a 5am licensing application to the council. The application is for the performance of music and sale by retail of alcohol...

Lib Dem councillors and candidates will always put community first

Monday, 22nd November 2010

Responding to comments by Councillor David Watkins to Gscene magazine, Brighton and Hove Liberal Democrat Chairman, Lawrence Eke said:   "Since 2010 national Liberal...

Brighton & Hove Lib Dems say no increase in Labour's tuition fees

Saturday, 13th November 2010

Mark Collins, the Liberal Democrat Candidate for Central Hove ward in next May's city elections, has re-affirmed our commitment to oppose any increase in the tuition fees introduced...

Local Lib Dems lobby Coalition Government over student tuition fees

Thursday, 4th November 2010

Brighton and Hove Lib Dem Councillor Paul Elgood has lobbied senior members of the Coalition Government today over plans to increase student  tuition fees.  Paul undertook...

Liberal Democrats announce selections in all Hove wards for May 2011

Wednesday, 3rd November 2010

The Council Candidates for the Local Elections in May 2011 have been announced today for all wards that fall within the Hove Parliamentary constituency. Local party Chairman Lawrence...

Lib Dems against raising allowances for councillors

Monday, 25th October 2010

Liberal Democrat Councillors were alone at this week's Brighton and Hove City Council meeting in arguing against increases to Councillor allowances. Labour and the Conservatives...

Lib Dem near miss in East Saltdean

Friday, 22nd October 2010

Lib Dem Lido campaigner Simon Doyle narrowly missed out on gaining the East Saltdean seat on Telscombe Town Council in Brighton Kemp Town constituency last night. Simon is well...

Brighton & Hove Lib Dems pledge to fight higher tuition fees

Friday, 15th October 2010

Liberal Democrats in Brighton & Hove have pledged to fight the removal of the cap on tuition fees. Many activists and candidates oppose the move, having made pledges to...

Liberal Democrats call for council candidates

Thursday, 23rd September 2010

Liberal Democrats in Brighton & Hove are calling on local residents to get involved in the democratic process and stand for the party in the city elections next May. The call...

Jet setting Tory Councillors head overseas at your expense

Tuesday, 21st September 2010

Conservative Councillors took five overseas visits last year, at considerable taxpayer’s expense. Destinations included two visits to Prague, Stockholm, Berlin & Frankfurt...

Tory-led Council makes massive pay-offs to Directors

Friday, 3rd September 2010

Four outgoing Directors at Brighton and Hove City Council were given severance packages totalling £725,000. This of course comes on top of recruitment costs of £121,000...

Council's shocking recruitment bill for controversial new Directors

Monday, 30th August 2010

Figures released this morning to the Liberal Democrats show the real cost of the council's controversial recruitment process of four new Strategic Directors. The process...

New figures reveal extent of General Election funding from outside the city

Tuesday, 24th August 2010

New figures from the Electoral Commission show that of the four main political parties in the city, only the Liberal Democrats were entirely funded during the election period by...

Lib Dem party conference to return in 2012

Tuesday, 24th August 2010

Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrat Chairman Lawrence Eke has congratulated the Lib Dem leadership for agreeing to bring the party conference back to the city in...

Lib Dem Deputy Leader Simon Hughes MP at Brighton Pride

Friday, 6th August 2010

Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Simon Hughes MP attended Brighton Pride this weekend. Mr Hughes, who has represented Southwark and Bermonsey in Parliament since 1983, will join...

Tory Councillors rack up thousands on taypayer funded taxi fares

Tuesday, 3rd August 2010

A Freedom of Information request by the Liberal Democrats has shown that nearly £3,000 of taxpayer's money has been spent by Brighton & Hove Conservative Councillors...

Almost 8k of taxpayer's money wasted on recruitment of Green political post

Monday, 19th July 2010

The cost of council political assistants is high enough in Brighton & Hove. Labour, the Tories and the Greens each take £34,986 of taxpayers money to pay a “political...

Liberal Democrats challenge Council over King Alfred.

Friday, 16th July 2010

Local Lib Dem campaigners in Hove have challenged the Council over the future of the King Alfred Leisure Centre. Concerned at the continuing uncertainty over the centre's...

Tories reject Lib Dem call to delay "intelligent commissioning"

Thursday, 15th July 2010

After "angry" exchanges at the full council meeting, council leader Mary Mears rejected a call by the Lib Dems to abandon plans to introduce "intelligent commissioning"...

Lib Dems win vital scrutiny on impact of cuts on city

Thursday, 15th July 2010

A Lib Dem amendment at today's (Thursday 15) full council meeting will see additional scrutiny of the impact of the £3.6 million in-year cuts to services forced by the government...

Lib Dems withdraw from council's 'intelligent commissioning' process

Monday, 12th July 2010

After consulting with senior party members, the Liberal Democrats have decided not to proceed further in the council's 'intelligent commissioning' process for the appointment of...

Fears over loss of live music venue, as another Tesco looms

Wednesday, 23rd June 2010

Lib Dem Councillors have expressed concerns over the future of local trading conditions in Brunswick as Tesco look to taking over a live music venue on Western Road.   The...

Local Lib Dem reaction to Budget

Tuesday, 22nd June 2010

After the longest and deepest recession since the Second World War, today's Budget sets out a five year plan to rebuild the British economy based on the Government’s values...

Local Lib Dems head to Westminster to fight cuts to local services

Monday, 21st June 2010

A delegation of councillors and members from Brighton and Hove Liberal Democrats will attend a special Lib Dem Local Government Conference in Westminster this Saturday to discuss...

Lib Dems rule out support for cut to city's AIDS grant

Sunday, 20th June 2010

Brighton and Hove Liberal Democrats have indicated that they will actively oppose any reduction in the city's AIDS Support Grant of £455,000, which has had its ring-fence...

Brighton's Navnit re-elected as Lib Dem Lords Deputy Leader

Sunday, 13th June 2010

Former Brighton Councillor, Lord Navnit Dholakia has been re-elected unopposed as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords. Following elections, Lord Alderdice...

Stephen Lloyd MP visits Brighton to welcome new members

Friday, 11th June 2010

Members & Supporters of the Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats enjoyed a meal together and speech from Eastbourne MP Stephen Lloyd last night. Stephen welcomed some of the...

Trefor Hunter selected to fight St. Peters & North Laines by-election

Tuesday, 1st June 2010

Mr. Trefor Hunter has been selected to fight for the vacant St. Peters & North Laines council seat by the Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats. Trefor has lived in Brighton...

ID cards to be scrapped within 100 days

Friday, 28th May 2010

The Coalition Government has announced that ID cards are to be scrapped for British citizens within 100 days. Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said: "The...

Local reaction to Queen's Speech - Liberal Democrat policies announced

Tuesday, 25th May 2010

A large number of Liberal Democrat policies were announced in today’s Queen’s Speech, including the party’s major priorities: fair taxes, a fair start for children,...

Lib Dem membership surges to record levels

Monday, 24th May 2010

Following the strong showing at the General Election across Brighton & Hove, local party membership has increased by 38%. Local party activist Brian Stone said "I have...

Strong showing for Lib Dems in Hove

Friday, 7th May 2010

Paul Elgood saw a strong showing in the Hove constituency for the Liberal Democrats. Increasing the vote by nearly 5 per cent, Paul said: 'We were in a classic squeeze situation,...

Statement: Lib Dems call in Police to investigate poster wars

Wednesday, 5th May 2010

The Liberal Democrats will ask the Police to investigate another night of vandalism and theft of Liberal Democrat poster boards in Hove and Portslade. The Lib Dems have ignored...

Paul Elgood & Nick Clegg: Vote today to make a difference

Wednesday, 5th May 2010

'The Observer': Kemp Town and Hove swing towards the Liberal Democrats

Sunday, 2nd May 2010

  The election in the Brighton Kemp Town and Hove constituencies is still up for grabs, indicates a major Sunday newspaper.   'The Observer' today named Brighton Kemp...

Liberal Democrats NOT FOR SALE

Saturday, 1st May 2010

Paul Elgood, Berni Millam and Juliet Williams issued a joint statement today promising that they are NOT FOR SALE.  They believe that the other political parties in Brighton...

New Statesman Editor supports the Liberal Democrats

Thursday, 29th April 2010

As somebody who has a long involvement with the Labour party, including editing the New Statesman magazine, John Kampsfner, has been able to give a frank and honest appraisal of...

Paul Elgood to vote cruelty free

Wednesday, 28th April 2010

Liberal Democrat candidate, Paul Elgood, has pledged his support for Vote Cruelty Free, a new non-partisan coalition of animal protection organisations working to put animals on...

Paul Elgood storms BHASVIC Hustings

Tuesday, 27th April 2010

Hove  candidate Paul Elgood  carried all before him at a well-attended hustings at BHASVIC this morning. Students posed questions to all 5 party candidates on subjects...

"Let's work together" for the elderly - Berni calls

Monday, 26th April 2010

Speaking at Independent Live Debate event in Brighton, Berni Millam called on the political parties to put aside their differences to work together on the care of the elderly. Berni,...

Lib Dems reach out to Polish community

Sunday, 25th April 2010

Hove & Portslade Liberal Democrat Candidate Paul Elgood has visited a number of Polish businesses in the city. Paul has been meeting with a range of communities as part...

Surge of support for Lib Dems as record number volunteer

Sunday, 25th April 2010

The number of  new volunteers coming forward to help the Liberal Democrats in Brighton & Hove has rocketed over the past  3 weeks. With an average of 10 new volunteers...

The fig leaves are falling off of the Tory commitment to LGBT rights

Saturday, 24th April 2010

That was the conclusion of Berni Millam following a second gaff in a row from main Tory Cabinet members in the last few weeks.Chris Grayling, the Tory spokesperson on  home...

Brian Paddick Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrat Video

Thursday, 22nd April 2010

Brian Paddick  joins Paul Elgood, Berni Millam and Juliet Williams in Western Road, Brighton.  

Brian Eno adds his support to the Liberal Democrats

Wednesday, 21st April 2010

Brian Eno, Director of this year's Brighton Festival, adds his voice to the growing list of people supporting the Liberal Democrats. Like many of the voters in Brighton & Hove,...

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders' Debate

Friday, 16th April 2010

  The polls following the first ever Party Leaders' General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon...

'A manifesto about trust' - Local Lib Dems welcome manifesto launch

Wednesday, 14th April 2010

Reacting to today's launch of the Liberal Democrat manifesto, Paul Elgood, Lib Dem candidate for Hove & Portslade said: 'This is a manifesto you can trust. We have stripped...

Lib Dem condemns Tory attack on single mums

Tuesday, 13th April 2010

Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate for Brighton Pavilion, Berni Millam, has criticised the proposed Tory marriage tax rebate as evidence of "no let in the long term Conservatives...

Election an opportunity to win back privacy says Clegg

Tuesday, 13th April 2010

Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has said this election is ‘an opportunity for the British people to vote to take their privacy back’. In his speech to Privacy International...

Chris Huhne launches election campaign

Wednesday, 7th April 2010

Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary Chris Huhne MP met with Sussex Parliamentary Candidates this morning to launch the general election campaign. Hove candidate Paul Elgood...

Lib Dems go head to head with Starbucks

Friday, 2nd April 2010

Brighton and Hove Lib Dem Council Group Leader Councillor Paul Elgood has met with Starbucks to discuss a range of issues over the operation of the multinational. Paul talked...

Lib Dems respond to Amnesty Election Survey

Thursday, 1st April 2010

Responding to a survey by Brighton and Hove Amnesty International, Paul Elgood, the Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate for Hove and Portslade has set out his commitment to civil...

Lib Dems in Hove call for a fair fight from Labour

Sunday, 28th March 2010

Liberal Democrats have called on the Labour Party to fight "fair and clean" in Hove at the General Election. The call comes after Labour distributed a negative leaflet...

Environment at the heart of our approach, say the Lib Dems

Saturday, 20th March 2010

Speaking today at the Eco Fayre at Hove Town Hall, Paul Elgood, the Lib Dem candidate for Hove & Portslade outlined his party's commitment to environmental issues and fighting...

Lib Dems oppose "undemocratic" changes to council meetings

Friday, 19th March 2010

Proposed changes to council meeting have been branded " undemocratic " by the Lib Dems. The changes include a 9pm cut off point for meetings, changes to councillor's...

Tory sustainable transport shock

Friday, 19th March 2010

In an amazing development, Conservative City Councillors failed to support sustainable transport policies proposed by their own officers in the city's Sustainable Community Strategy. Speaking...

Lib Dems are talent-rich says 'The Economist' magazine

Friday, 12th March 2010

  'The Economist'' describes Lib Dems as 'talent rich' and says, 'They could add MPs'. Click the link to read their article. If you'd like to help the Lib Dems to 'add MPs', email us.  

New Statesman editor supports Lib Dems

Tuesday, 9th March 2010

New Statesman editor supports Lib Dems  As somebody who has a long involvement with the Labour party, including editing the New Statesman magazine, John Kampsfner, has been...

Civil Partnerships to be held in religious venues following local campaign

Friday, 5th March 2010

Liberal Democrats have welcomed last night's vote by the House of Lords to amend and improve the law on Civil Partnerships. The change means that Civil Partnership ceremonies will...

Council's staff bus to be disabled-friendly thanks to the Lib Dems

Monday, 1st March 2010

This week's council budget saw the Liberal Democrats successfully propose that the council's staff bus would finally be fully adapted for disabled use. Councillors David Watkins...

Lib Dems get smart to reduce local people's energy bills in Council Budget

Thursday, 25th February 2010

With all eyes this week on Thursday's council budget meeting, Liberal Democrats want to see Brighton and Hove City Council introduce a new service that will allow local residents...

Lib Dems lead the way on LGBT Rights !

Tuesday, 23rd February 2010

Lib Dem party leader Nick Clegg sets out a radical and far-reaching agenda  to increase and extend rights for the LGBT community in an interview in 'The Independent' newspaper. The...

Lib Dems attack Tory voting record on gay rights

Wednesday, 17th February 2010

In a speech today, Conservative Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Spokesperson, Nick Herbert will claim that: ‘For the modern Conservative Party, embracing gay equality...

Lib Dems attack 'draconian' comments by Kemp Town Labour candidate

Tuesday, 9th February 2010

In response to Labour Kemp Town candidate Simon Burgess' recent attack of Lewes MP Norman Baker over his views on restorative justice, Lib Dem Group Leader Councillor Paul Elgood...

Lib Dems call for growth not cuts in Education

Monday, 8th February 2010

Speaking to a packed meeting of students, MPs, councillors and local Lib Dem supporters, Vince Cable MP called for diversification of Britain's economy to beat the recession. Dr...

Over 7,500 Brighton & Hove pensioners miss out on Cold Weather Payments

Wednesday, 13th January 2010

Over 7,500 Brighton & Hove pensioners will miss out on Cold Weather Payments triggered by the recent weather, according to analysis of Government figures by the Liberal Democrats. Cold...

Lib Dems attack Labour's failing record

Wednesday, 6th January 2010

Liberal Democrats in Brighton and Hove will kick off the New Year by launching a specially printed Labour attack tabloid, challenging Labour's record in government. Thousands...

Brighton & Hove MEP expresses frustration at lack of progress at Copenhagen

Tuesday, 29th December 2009

Brighton & Hove Lib Dem Euro MP, Catherine Bearder, has expressed her huge disappointment at the UN Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen. After two weeks of negotiations...

Lib Dems make the difference on new council planning strategy

Friday, 11th December 2009

Thanks to 91 joint amendments tabled at tonight's full council meeting, the city of the next couple of decades will now look a little different. Tonight's full council meeting...

Lib Dems bid for planning designation for Brighton's 'gay village'

Saturday, 5th December 2009

Brighton and Hove Liberal Democrat Councillors are calling for the St James's Street area to be formally designated as the city's 'gay village'. Until now the area has not...

Nick Clegg Eastbourne Interview

Friday, 4th December 2009

Click here for Nick Clegg interview in Eastbourne December 2009

Lib Dems select high profile candidate for Hove

Thursday, 3rd December 2009

At a packed meeting of Hove members tonight, the Liberal Democrats have selected their Parliamentary Candidate for the forthcoming General Election. Local Lib Dem Councillor...

E-petition launched to bring council's parking contract in-house

Thursday, 26th November 2009

Liberal Democrat Councillors say that residents, businesses and visitors will be better served if the city's on-street parking contract was brought in-house and fully under the...

Lib Dem Councillor voted 'most in touch with youth issues'

Tuesday, 24th November 2009

A speeding dating event between 12 young people and 12 Brighton and Hove Councillors saw Lib Dem Councillor Paul Elgood voted 'most in touch with youth issues'. The event at...

Lib Dems continue to campaign for better train services

Monday, 23rd November 2009

Following our rail passenger survey earlier in the year, Kemptown constituency's prospective parliamentary candidate Juliet Williams continues to work with Norman Baker MP, Lib...

Lib Dems support Stonewall campaign in anti-bullying week

Friday, 13th November 2009

Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrat Councillors Paul Elgood and David Watkins are supporting Stonewall's work during Anti-Bullying Week, November 16-20 2009, which highlights...

Unelected Tory Lords frustrate Commons hate crime law

Thursday, 12th November 2009

Liberal Democrat campaigners have reacted angrily to amendments by Tory peers to the Coroners and Justice Bill which will allow criticism of "sexual conduct and practice"...

Becoming a 2012 Green Capital more relevant than Capital of Culture

Monday, 9th November 2009

Liberal Democrats say that Brighton & Hove City Council should concentrate on becoming a Green Capital rather than a Capital of Culture, after the EU launched its scheme to...

Councillor David Watkins addresses Old Steine hate crime vigil

Saturday, 31st October 2009

Councillor David Watkins addressed last night's hate crime vigil at the Old Steine last night. David highlighted that "75% of those surveyed by Stonewall say they did not...

Brighton & Hove's Labour MPs vote against 10:10 climate change campaign

Saturday, 24th October 2009

Brighton & Hove's three Labour MPs Celia Barlow, David Lepper and Des Turner have failed to act to tackle climate change, after voting down the 10:10 climate change campaign...

New figures show that parking income increased by over a million pounds

Thursday, 22nd October 2009

Calls for the council to bring the on street parking contract back in-house are likely to grow following the disclosure that the surplus generated by the scheme increased by a...

Local businesses lose out on Council millions

Thursday, 24th September 2009

Only a quarter of Brighton and Hove City Council’s suppliers are from Brighton & Hove, according to figures obtained by Andrew Falconer, Liberal Democrat parliamentary...

Brighton & Hove Lib Dems donate to AIDS Memorial

Wednesday, 16th September 2009

Brighton and Hove Liberal Democrats have organised a £500 donation to the AIDS Memorial fund. Local Party Chairman, Lawrence Eke, will this morning present the cheuqe for...

Residents continue to call for better recycling facilities

Friday, 4th September 2009

During a survey conducted by Brighton Kemptown PPC Dr Juliet Williams in the Moulsecoomb part of the constituency, several residents reported - as they have during another survey...

Lib Dems make a splash at Brighton & Hove Pride

Sunday, 2nd August 2009

The Liberal Democrats were well represented at the weekend's Pride in Brighton and Hove event. Top Lib Dems Brian Paddick and Lewes MP Norman Baker joined around thirty...

Lib Dems oppose cruelty to animals !

Saturday, 1st August 2009

Lib Dem front bench spokesperson Susan Kramer MP  is leading the fight against puppy farming. To give your support, you can sign her petition here.  

Lib Dems call for Council parking contract to come home

Saturday, 18th July 2009

Liberal Democrats have called for Brighton and Hove City Council to bring the NCP parking contract in-house.  The contract will be up for review in two years time, and the...

Controversial Western Road loading ban put on hold

Friday, 10th July 2009

Controversial plans to ban loading on the northern side of Western Road, Hove have been put on hold. Senior Council Officers have this week confirmed to Liberal Democrat...

Lib Dem reaction to Starbucks decision

Thursday, 2nd July 2009

Commenting on the outcome of the St James's Street Starbucks planning appeal, Lib Dem Group Leader, Cllr Paul Elgood said: 'The news that Starbucks have won their appeal against...

Environmental Survey reveals re-cycling frustration

Monday, 29th June 2009

The Liberal Democrat Environment Survey reveals frustration as recycling remains difficult in Brighton & Hove. Residents complain that plastic, tetra-paks, cardboard and organic...

Howard Spencer Launches Goldsmid Campaign

Saturday, 13th June 2009

Howard Spencer is the Liberal Democrat candidate for Goldsmid  He believes that the community deserve better from their elected  representatives.  He  promises...

Howard Spencer named as Candidate for Goldsmid By-Election

Friday, 12th June 2009

Howard Spencer has been officially nominated as the LIberal Democrat candidate for the Goldsmid Ward. Howard is a local commuter, well-versed with the important issues of Hove. Howard...

Andrew Falconer petitions for civil partnerships

Thursday, 11th June 2009

A petition has been launched to amend the Civil Partnership Act to allow ceremonies to take place in religious buildings. The act, passed in 2004, currently forbids same-sex partnerships...

Nick Clegg & Juliet Williams back move to encourage more disabled MPs

Wednesday, 10th June 2009

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg today pledged to encourage more disabled people to stand for Parliament and to highlight the current under-representation of disabled people...

Juliet Williams pays respects to Indian Soldiers at Chattri

Sunday, 7th June 2009

Juliet Williams Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Kemptown carries a message from Nick Clegg to the Chattri Memorial Service on the South Downs. Following the campaign...

Labour pushed into third in Telscombe and Peacehaven County Council seat

Saturday, 6th June 2009

Liberal Democrats have welcomed a strong showing in this year's County Elections. Vote share results from the BBC based on the first few hundred council seat results: Lib Dem...

Paul cleans up Brunswick

Wednesday, 3rd June 2009

New high pressure jet hoses could help clean up the urban blight of chewing gum and grime across the city. Brunswick & Adelaide City Councillor Paul Elgood spent a morning...

Lib Dems support IDAHOBIT and LGBT Switchboard

Monday, 1st June 2009

Lib Dem Councillors Paul Elgood and David Watkins have been busy supporting equality causes in the city. Paul was really pleased to spend time at LGBT Switchboard, finding...

Euro Elections: Liberal Democrats Deliver More

Saturday, 30th May 2009

"A vote for the Liberal Democrats will deliver Action"  Councillor Paul Elgood  reminds all voters that  the hardest campaigning councillors in Brighton...

Goldsmid Residents let down by the Tories

Wednesday, 27th May 2009

The residents of the Goldsmid ward of Hove are desperate for a new councillor to represent them. Tory Councillor Paul Lainchbury has neither the time nor inclination to represent...

Budget commentary from Paul Elgood

Wednesday, 13th May 2009

"Nothing in the budget for the people of Brighton & Hove" Councillor Paul Elgood

Membership surge as Lib Dems set recovery Agenda

Saturday, 2nd May 2009

Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats have attracted record numbers of new members since January 2009. The Liberal Democrats have attracted former Tory voters who realize that...

Brian Paddick supports Stonewall Equality Walk

Saturday, 2nd May 2009

Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of London Brian Paddick spearheaded the LIberal Democrat attendance at the Stonewall Brighton Equality Walk.  The walk helped to raise...

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