But it's not just about positions held, it's about enabling everyone to play a full role; which is why we introduced a parental leave policy for councillors and do our best to arrange meetings that take account of caring commitments.
At Chelmsford City Council - not just on #IWD26 but every day - I am extremely proud of my strong team of female colleagues (60% of my Group) who hold many of the leadership positions - the Mayor, Deputy Mayor (both pictured), Mayoress, six of 10 Cabinet members, Group Chair and Group Deputy Chair.
It was great to be at this year's High Sheriff of Essex awards to celebrate voluntary groups across the county and congratulate all the grant and award winners! www.facebook.com/watch/?v=174...
Lib Dem-led Chelmsford Council passed a budget that improves key services that residents have requested. Keep streets & open spaces tidier; support volunteers, small businesses & a thriving High Street area; reduce anti-social behaviour in the city centre. citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/counci...
We live in a free market society!
At Essex CC I voted against the deeply irresponsible budget from the Conservatives and for improvements proposed by the Lib Dems. Their budget creates a potential black hole deficit of £279 million in three years. The Lib Dem plans would have fixed some of that.
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1 in 5 children struggle with their mental health. This film makes visible what's often hidden, via a heavy coat covered in handwritten, negative thoughts. But Kids Inspire can help, an amazing local charity.
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Please donate donorbox.org/supporting-k... and share.
Bearsden South (East Dunbartonshire) Council By-Election Result [1st Prefs]:
🔶 LDM: 38.1% (+14.9)
🎗️ SNP: 17.2% (-6.2)
➡️ RFM: 15.5% (New)
🌹 LAB: 14.2% (-1.9)
🌍 GRN: 8.1% (+0.9)
🌳 CON: 6.2% (-17.0)
🧑🧑🧒🧒 SFP: 0.8% (New)
No Inds (-4.7, -2.3) as prev.
Lib Dem 'Gain' from Con - Stage 5.
Changes w/ 2022.
Fabulous local poet, Rebecca, captures the essence of Chelmsford. Film is a v. moving piece of art, pulling together aspects that make Chelmsford great place to live & work. Makes me so proud of Chelmsford & grateful to everyone who helps make our city what it is. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEy0...
The United Kingdom is at its best when we’re true to our values: tolerance, decency, respect for individual freedom and the rule of law.
We can't let Nigel Farage throw that all away by turning Britain into Trump’s America.
Choose a brighter future with the Liberal Democrats.
Ed Davey Quote Graphic: How dare the Coward in the White House undermine the bravery and sacrifice of our British troops. Reform and Nigel Farage should be ashamed to associate themselves with him.
How dare the Coward in the White House undermine the bravery and sacrifice of our British troops.
"Couldn't have put it better ourselves."
Chelmsford Council improves key services - after Council lobbying of Govt = more grant (housing) & new income. After 5 difficult yrs, LD council can make district’s streets tidier, more dog bins emptied, funding for ASB & grants to businesses & charities: citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/counci...
A photo of Ed Davey speaking against a blurred purple and orange background. A white text box in the centre contains the headline "Scrap US-pharma deal to fund NHS and social care, says Ed Davey," with the ITV News logo positioned directly beneath the text.
Enough is enough.
Scrapping the US-pharma deal would free up billions to finally tackle the A&E and social care crisis plaguing our NHS .
It is utterly ridiculous that the Home Secretary wants to reintroduce the power to sack chief constables.
Isn't she busy enough?
No other country is as centralised as Britain - this is just a small example of the utter parochialism of people like Mahmood.
Ed Davey tweet response graphic: TEXT: @EdwardJDavey First Venezuela, next Greenland? You don't suck up to bullies like Trump, he will just see it as a sign of weakness. Keir Starmer needs to get on the phone to our European allies including the Danish PM, and show a united front against Trump's threats.
You don't suck up to bullies like Trump.
You stand up to them.
Seats & Votes won in Council By-Elections in 2025:
🔶 LDM: 106 (+21), 20.2%
➡️ RFM: 104 (+94), 24.2%
🌳 CON: 45 (-24), 18.2%
🌹 LAB: 36 (-89), 16.3%
🌍 GRN: 24 (+6), 9.9%
⚫ Oth: 39 (-8), 11.3%
Across the district this autumn, Chelmsford City Council has supported pupils to trade classroom desks for green spaces. They have taken part in hands-on planting projects that help support local wildlife. citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/chelms...
Broad Oak (South Ribble) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 65.9% (+0.4)
➡️ RFM: 21.4% (New)
🌳 CON: 7.7% (-9.5)
🌹 LAB: 5.0% (-12.2)
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
Migration Advisory Committee report on fiscal impact of main work migration routes.
Key table: they estimate 2022/23 cohort (those arriving in 2022/23) will over lifetimes pay about £47 billion more in taxes than they "cost" in public spending.
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Only two signatures needed now
Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 43.1% (-15.0)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
➡️ RFM: 19.9% (New)
🌍 GRN: 11.9% (New)
🌹 LAB: 0.8% (New)
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
Gary Lineker: "This is the mistake the BBC makes. The BBC tries to appease the people that hate the BBC, rather than worrying about the people that love the BBC."
Not sure you should read anything into this, to be honest. Council structures will make limited difference to ANY policy objectives.
I think five will make it easier to deliver integrated services than three or four. But which politicians are in charge will make more difference.
Bright orange background and large white text reading "LIB DEM WIN". Below the text is a screenshot of a tweet from Election Maps UK detailing the Okehampton South (West Devon) Council By-Election Result: LDM (Liberal Democrat) won with 57.1% (New), CON (Conservative) got 24.4% (-5.9), and an Independent received 18.6% The text notes a Liberal Democrat GAIN from Green.
Bright orange background and large white text reading "LIB DEM GAIN". Below the text is a screenshot of a tweet from ALDC detailing the Tandridge DC, Westway result. The results show Lib Dem Martin Redman received 539 votes, RFM 420 votes, CON 202 votes.
💪 Another by-election WIN and seat GAIN this week by the formidable Lib Dems.
🔶The crumbling remains of the Blue Wall are on notice. 🟦
A Lib Dem gain - from Reform!
St Johns - Tunbridge Wells BC
Liberal Democrat Hold!!
🔶 Ukonu Obasi Liberal Democrat 629 53.3%
➡️ Reform UK 177 15%
🟢 Green Party 160 13.5%
🔘 T/Wells Alliance 105 8.9%
🔵 Con 90 7.6%
🔘 Ind for T/Wells 20 1.7%
Congratulations to Ukonu & the team on a great hold!
Welcome to my world!!
Station in NE Chelmsford was speculated about for decades (esp by in estate agents). But wasn't until 2000 (previous Lib Dem administration) that formal proposal was in draft Local Plan. Today it's open, after close working btw councils, Govt + rail op citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/all-ab...
