Reading Lib Dems launch 2019 Local Election Manifesto
Reading Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto of priorities for the upcoming 2019 Local Elections.
Read moreLib Dems warn of a "postcode lottery" for health checks
The Liberal Democrats have today warned of a “postcode lottery” as official figures reveal only 52% people in Reading have been offered a health check over the last 5 years, significantly below the national average of 85.21%.
Read moreA Holiday in the Library
Services in Caversham that support families have been hit hard in recent years. Our children’s centres have closed, and our schools are not properly funded. Other crucial services used by families such as buses and libraries have been cut.
Read moreCaversham buses underfunded by the Council - then cut
The bus services in Caversham keep getting cut on the grounds of unprofitability, but new information indicates that Reading Borough Council may be at least partially responsible for the funding shortfall.
Read moreTwo-thirds of plastic in packaging pots and trays unrecyclable
Manufacturers must scrap the “smorgasbord” of plastics which are used in packaging for key foods so that councils can reduce waste sent to landfill and increase recycling, local Lib Dems are warning.
Read moreLatest figures show care crisis is getting worse, say local Lib Dems
A survey released by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), of councils across England has found that nearly one in three had seen home care services close or cease trading in the past six months, while slightly more had seen residential and nursing homes go under.
Read moreHospital admissions due to falls by older people set to reach nearly 1,000 a day, warn Lib Dems
Local Liberal Democrats have warned that the number of hospital admissions due to an older person falling, is set to rise to nearly 1,000 a day by the end of the decade.
Read moreMore than 423,000 homes with planning permission waiting to be built
More than 423,000 homes have been giving planning permission but are still waiting to be built, according to new research published by the Local Government Association.
Read more£3.5 Billion Right-To-Buy 'Firesale' threatens socially rented council housing
Liberal Democrats are warning that the number of homes still owned by Reading Borough Council is continuing to fall.
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