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
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
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by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025