Exeter Liberal Democrats have today launched their manifesto and slate of candidates for the 6th May city elections delayed from 2020.

Working alongside their partners in the progressive Group on the City Council the group aims to take over as the leading opposition group on the council after these elections.

ENVIRONMENT

"We believe in keeping the environment clean and green. We want to protect Plymstock Dunstone's existing green spaces, while planting more trees to combat climate change."

RICHARD WORRALL - Candidate for Plymstock Dunstone

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

"We want to properly support carers and the people that they care for. We're reaching out to our local care homes to offer help, and we're calling residents at home to give support through lockdown."

RICHARD WORRALL - Candidate for Plymstock Dunstone

Now that we know for certain that the elections on May the 6th are going ahead, we are encouraging you to vote by post so you don't have to go out to the polling stations on election day.

With the uncertainty of Covid-19 still looming, it's comforting to know that our members can apply to vote via post and it's so simple!

To vote in the local elections on 6th May 2021, you must register by:

Monday 19th April 2021

Go to: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Lib Dem and Independent run Torbay Council has unveiled new state of the art lighting and work has started as part of a £750,000 programme of projects to revamp key sites in Torquay.

A video showing a simulation of the new festoon lighting at Torquay Prom has been unveiled and diggers have started work on the new Banjo path at Princess Gardens and resurfacing of the football and netball courts is underway at Upton Park.

The Plymouth Liberal Democrats are raising money for our campaign fund which aims to raise money to print & deliver surveys and leaflets in your area!

This is more important than ever because, due to COVID-19, we are restricted in speaking to people on the doorstep.

Can you help us? To donate, go to: www.plymouth.lib.dm/en/donate

Have a great day!

Lib Dem and Independent run Torbay Council has secured £1.9m in grant funding via the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) for Torbay Leisure Centre to upgrade the heating plant, improve energy efficiency, and reduce the centre's carbon emissions by 60%.

This project will play a major part in accelerating progress towards Torbay Council's ambitions of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Torbay Leisure Centre is managed by Parkwood Leisure who have supported the grant application, and will oversee the delivery of the project.

Become a member of Plymouth liberal democrats

Have you considered becoming a Lib Dem member?

You will be eligible to vote at party conference, choose our next leader, take part in shaping party policy, take advantage of party training and so much more!

You will also receive a welcome pack including a lapel pin, membership card and booklet.

Devon Liberal Democrats are calling for a real-terms pay rise for NHS workers after going above and beyond in a national crisis

Cllr Julian Brazil, a member of the authority's Children's Services Scrutiny Committee and Lib Dem deputy group leader said:

"The real-terms pay cut the government has put forward is an insult to all the NHS workers who have gone above and beyond during this time of national crisis. They are burned out, traumatised, and stressed after over a year caring for hundreds of thousands of severely ill Covid patients. On top of this, they have worked tirelessly to get as many people vaccinated as efficiently and as safely as possible.

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Become a supporter of the Plymouth liberal democrats

Have you considered becoming a Lib Dem supporter?

If you support us but haven't joined as a member, there's an easy and free way to get involved.

Liberal Democrats offer a Registered Supporter scheme which shares many of the advantages of full membership.

If I were elected to Plymouth City Council, it would mean better representation for Plymouth.

Not just for fellow Liberal Democrats who need a voice in our city, but for everyone.

Having liberal values means caring about all of our interests so we can do better together.

Lib Dem Led Teignbridge District Council has approved and financed the Teignbridge 100 programme to deliver new council homes for rent at their annual budget meeting this week.

Teignbridge has a housing list of some 1000 households. Each year around 400 households are found new homes, and as new households find themselves in need, the list stays at around the same level of 1000 households.

The clue is in the title. He served 31 years in the Devon and Cornwall Police retiring as a Detective Chief Inspector on the National Crime Squad and during that time investigated a lot of crime. Other parts of his service were in Uniform, CID and Special Branch.

In short, he has lots of experience of all forms of policing having dealt with offenders and victims alike.

The Liberal Democrats and Independent run Torbay Council have granted a foster carer couple Freedom of the Borough for their contribution towards improving the lives of Children.

Torbay Council are delighted to confirm The Civic Committee's recommendation to award Honorary Freedom of the Borough to Mr Dave and Mrs Dawn Barnett who have provided foster carer placements for children and young people for approximately 43 years.

Plymouth Liberal Democrats are looking for a volunteer Media Officer to join the local campaign team.

Lots of support and training is available. Duties would require 2-3 hours a week.

A media Officer would be responsible for:

- Keeping Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Website active

- Generate ideas and opportunites for media stories

Devon Liberal Democrats are backing calls to make pet theft a specific criminal offence and change the law to treat stolen dogs as animals rather than possessions.

A petition to make dog theft a specific criminal offence has so far reached 194, 171 signatures. According to the charity DogLost there has been a 170% increase in dog thefts since lockdown started.