The Conservative government have announced a range of cuts to working age benefits that will affect local residents.
Scrutiny Chair welcomes Mayoral announcement on libraries
The Chair of the Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee, Lib Dem Councillor Anthony Negus, has welcomed the u-turn by Mayor Ferguson today on library closures.
Cllr Anthony Negus said:
“I welcome the news that there will be an equitable solution to keep open libraries throughout the city.
“At the scrutiny meeting, though, we continued to raise concerns about lack of information so the Mayor agreed to delay his final decision until September.
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Liberal Democrats Select Kay Barnard as Bristol Mayoral Candidate
The Liberal Democrats have selected Dr Kay Barnard as their candidate to be the next Mayor of Bristol.
Bristol Lib Dems say “Yes to EU”
Liberal Democrats in Bristol are leading the way with a positive attitude towards Europe and are the first party to formally join the ‘Yes to EU Bristol Alliance‘, ahead of the anticipated referendum on EU membership.
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Let’s avoid another school places crisis
Bristol Councillors are due to debate the provision of new secondary school places at next week’s Full Council with a fear that the city could be rocked with another school places crisis if it does not act soon.
