Below Inflation Rate Council Tax
The Lib Dems have achieved a 'below inflation' council tax rise for a third year in a row and it will be one of the lowest rises in the country. The rate will be only 2.6%
22 Feb 2007
Leicester Lib Dems
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Leicester News
£86m worth of Improvements for Council Homes
Council properties across Leicester are set to benefit from almost £86 million of improvements.
12 Feb 2007
Street-Drinking Ban Extended in City Centre
Drinkers have been gathering on the grounds of Leicester Cathedral to escape the street drinking ban imposed on the near by main roads and public spaces, so the Cathedral along with it's surrounding streets have now been declared no-drinking zones.
11 Feb 2007
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