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2170 EU Nationals in West Berkshire left in limbo, Lib Dems warn
Lee Dillon and the Liberal Democrats are calling for EU citizens to be given the automatic right to stay in the UK, as new official figures show 2170 EU nationals living in West Berkshire have not been granted permanent Settled Status to remain in the UK.
Liberal Democrat values and principles discussion
The Liberal Democrat values and principles of liberty, equality, community, internationalism and environmentalism discussed at the Newbury, Vales and Downs Branch meeting of 10th March 2020.
No idling and safer schools zones motion to cut air pollution submitted to West Berkshire Council
On Tuesday 3rd March, Cllr Erik Pattenden submitted the Safer Schools motion to investigate and pilot idle-free and safer schools zones centred on West Berkshire schools to and give West Berkshire Council the opportunity to take positive action on health of school children, staff and neighbours,...
Education, environment and economy set to suffer as budget amendments voted down
Liberal Democrat proposals to provide help for the elderly, deliver ambitious plans to tackle the environmental emergency and give financial assistance to low income families were all rejected last night by the ruling Conservative administration at West Berkshire Council. At the budget setting me...
Response to West Berks Council 'Environment Strategy'
Following cross-party action involving the Lib Dems on West Berks Council, a climate emergency was declared in July 2019, with the Tory-controlled administration finally publishing their 'Environment Strategy' in January 2020. You will find the Council's strategy document here, and the WBC Lib De...
Response to criticism of local councillor
We are aware of the news story relating to comments made on Twitter by one of our local councillors. We have discussed the incident with the person involved who understands the mistake made and has both retracted their comments and fully apologised for them.
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As well as being the flag bearers for liberal democracy in West Berkshire, we are the main opposition party on West Berks Council, and control Newbury and Thatcham Town Councils, working hard to make West Berks better and fairer for all.
