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
South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats
Local News
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
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
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
by Ed Davey
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
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026