Opinion
Decision made on Werrington Fields but will it stick?
Last week we saw another chapter in the saga surrounding the Werrington Fields and Ken Stimpson Academy.
CCH
20 Mar 2025
News
Local
Budget
We voted against the budget this year and here is why
When we think back to last year, we had a severe issue with the non-delivery of savings for last year’s budget which meant we had an in-year deficit of £11m, which took a lot of time and effort to close.
CCH
28 Feb 2025
CPCA
Liberal Democrats announce candidate for May's CPCA Mayoral Election.
Local Liberal Democrats have selected county and district councillor Lorna Dupré as their candidate for Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in the election this May.
CCH
25 Jan 2025
Opinion
City needs its fair share of funding
The festive season is here and a challenging 2024 for many local people is almost done, but what does the New Year hold for Peterborough, writes Lib Dem Group Leader Christian Hogg?
CCH
12 Dec 2024
Opinion
Can we afford having the Conservatives run Peterborough Council again?
Locally decades of Conservative failure in Peterborough have led to missed opportunities, terrible decision making and millions wasted while our services were slashed and Council Tax rocketed.
CCH
26 Apr 2024
Elections
Have you decided who to back yet?
Polling day is just around the corner, although some of you may have started voting using your postal vote...
CAS
19 Apr 2024
Opinion
Working for a fairer, safer and more sustainable Peterborough
Well, we are back to another round of election this year, our council is currently elected in thirds, meaning where wards have three councillors each is up for re-election on different year and are elected for four years ...
CCH
5 Apr 2024
Opinion
Our eight point plan for Peterborough
For 23 years, under Conservative rule, our city went significantly backwards. Our City Council became over-centralised and secretive, we failed to act quickly enough to address the climate emergency, our services were cut back ...
CNS
15 Mar 2024
Health
28,325 pensioners across Peterborough and NW Cambridgeshire constituencies to be hit by £1,000 stealth tax bombshell following the Budget
With 12,118 pensioners in Peterborough constituency and a further 16,207 in NW Cambridgeshire constituency set to be hit with a £29,056,448 stealth tax following the Budget, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
PLD
8 Mar 2024
Community
Peterborough Spring Clean - led by Peterborough Wombles and Peterborough City Council
A campaign of action to highlight the issues of littering around Peterborough will take place this month and everybody is invited to get involved.
PLD
8 Mar 2024
Cost Of Living
Budget a “desperate deception” as families in Peterborough face soaring bills
Peterborough Liberal Democrats have labelled the Chancellor’s budget announcement today a “desperate deception”, with income tax bills still set to rise for local people.
PLD
7 Mar 2024
Opinion
Don't settle for empty promises, it's time for change!
Like me, many of you, are concerned about rising crime across our communities. As a parent, I want my child to grow up feeling safe on the streets of Peterborough, but at the moment that just isn't the case.
CJS
1 Mar 2024
National
LGBT+
Pride Month 2025
So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
ED
by Ed Davey
1 Jun 2025
LGBT+
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.
CJ
17 May 2025
Home Affairs
Standing Up to Divisive Politics
In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.
LS
14 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
Overtaking the Conservatives
Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak
LD
3 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
Vote Liberal Democrat Today
Every vote for the Liberal Democrats counts. It's a vote to elect a strong local champion, who will fight for a fair deal for you and your community.
LD
1 May 2025
Economy & Business
Ending Trump’s terrible trade war
We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs
LD
11 Apr 2025
Latest UK News
Taking on Trump & Farage – and fixing church roofs
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
ED
23 Mar 2025
Farming & Food
Animal Welfare in the Food System
The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.
TF
23 Mar 2025
International Affairs
Taking on Trump
Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.
CM
22 Mar 2025