Party Policies: District Council Elections 2008
The Liberal Democrats
THE Liberal Democrats' national priorities for local government are to aim for a safer, fairer and greener society. Our major principles are:
1. Achieving better services in a more cost-effective way
2. Increasing safety in our communities and on our roads
3. Protecting and improving the environment
4. Enhancing the quality of life for all citizens, especially the young and the elderly
5. Providing homes for those who need them
6. Encouraging far greater involvement in our local democracy
The Conservatives have dominated Huntingdonshire politics for over 30 years. With 39 councillors against 11 Liberal Democrats (no Labour councillors), the Conservatives can push through anything they want.
A larger opposition could challenge the Tories to be more responsive to the wishes of the public.
Oxmoor residents don't want to see their further education college moved away to Hinchingbrooke and replaced by a further 238 houses.
Hartford residents don't want to see a bus lane cutting off the edge of Riverside Park with hedges ripped out.
Residents in Huntingdon, Godmanchester, Brampton and Buckden want to see the Buckden Recycling Centre kept open, even if only at weekends.
St Neots residents do not want to see hundreds more cars coming through the congested Market Square going to the new recycling centre (when it opens in 2009).
St Ives residents are concerned about, are dissatisfied with roads and footpaths and are exasperated at the slow progress on the Corn Exchange.
If you want a council that listens more and responds better, elect more Liberal Democrats on May 1.