Blaby District Council Update – Political Changes and Leadership Decisions
Following the recent local elections and subsequent political movements within Blaby District Council, the composition of the council has changed significantly.
21 May 2025
South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats
Local News
County Council plans for one Mega Council for Leicestershire will make decision making more remote
Leicestershire County Council’s Conservative leadership has today brought forward proposals which would see the abolition of all the Boroughs and Districts in Leicestershire and the creation of one large mega Council for Leicestershire.
20 Feb 2025
South Leicestershire’s Lib Dems will hold the Government’s “feet to the fire” on extra NHS funding
South Leicestershire’s Liberal Democrats have said they will hold the Government’s “feet to the fire” in response to the Autumn Budget today.
30 Oct 2024
UK Lib Dem news
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026