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Geoff Welsh looking at camera

Thank you Geoff Welsh

Tributes have poured in to Geoff Welsh, District and County Councillor, who has recently announced his retirement from both the District and County Councils.

8 Nov 2023

Paul Hartshorn looking sad near a stream

76.8% increase in hours of sewage dumped by Severn Trent Water last year

New figures released by the Environment Agency have shown that Severn Trent Water, which covers South Leicestershire, discharged sewage into waterways for a staggering 440,446 hours last year, a 76.8% increase on 2022.

24 Mar 2024

Four toddlers playing with plastic bricks.

Childcare desert: Leicestershire sees 407 childcare places lost since 2019

There has been a 407 fall in the number of childcare places in Leicestershire since 2019, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.

13 May 2024

UK Lib Dem news

Ed Davey and the Liberal Democrats celebrate local election wins. Ed Davey, Charlie Maynard, Olly Glover and Liz Leffman stand in front of a crowd with Lib Dem diamond signs as golden confetti rains down.

Lib Dems Winning

Overtaking the Conservatives

Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak

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by Liberal Democrats

3 May 2025

Ed Davey shakes hands with a man in front of a crowd holding Lib Dem signs

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.

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by Liberal Democrats

1 May 2025

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Economy & Business

Ending Trump’s terrible trade war

We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs

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by Liberal Democrats

11 Apr 2025

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