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
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
by Ian Sollom
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026