Protest against Shrewsbury Health Hub proposal to take place Sunday 7th August
Shrewsbury’s team of Liberal Democrat Councillors have announced plans for a protest against controversial ‘Health Hub’ proposals merging 6 GP surgeries.
30 Jul 2022
News
Shrewsbury and Atcham News
Lib Dems renew call for new school as over a fifth of Shrewsbury pupils rejected from first choice
The Liberal Democrats are renewing their call for a new secondary school in Shrewsbury.
28 Apr 2022
Gains Park Residents Campaign for New Defibrillator
Residents in Gains Park, on the western fringes of Shrewsbury, are campaigning and fundraising for a new defibrillator at the local Community Hall.
25 Apr 2022
Councillor Rob Wilson elected new leader of Shrewsbury Liberal Democrats
On May the 6th 2021, voters in Copthorne division ejected Conservative Council Leader Peter Nutting, with Liberal Democrat Rob Wilson elected in a landslide victory.
25 Apr 2022
The Ockenden Maternity Report: A Wider NHS Perspective by Bernie Bentick
Bernie Bentick calls for an Independent Regulatory Body for NHS Managers, adequate funding and prioritisation of Safety over Activity in the NHS, a National Well Being Guardian and more effective scrutiny of Shropshire's Health Providers.
BB
31 Mar 2022
Resign Call for Shropshire’s Highways Cabinet Member
Shropshire Councillors are calling for the resignation of Cllr Steve Davenport who is the Cabinet Member responsible for a failing Highways Department unable to deal with the County's growing pothole problem. Councillors from the Opposition Liberal Democrat Group on Shropshire Council will submit a question to the next Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 12th February demanding that Councillor Steve Davenport resign. "We've had enough," said Liberal Democrat Group Leader, Cllr Roger Evans. "Councillors in my Group have raised issues at many meetings but the assurances they are given rarely result in any improvements. Someone has to take responsibility for this failure." "During the whole of 2019 Liberal Democrat Councillors were raising issues about the growing number of potholes and the general failure of Shropshire Highways and its contractors Kier and WSP to deal with the problem. Despite these assurances, many from Cllr Davenport himself, the Council felt the need to appoint a consultant to tell them what was go
DV
7 Feb 2020
UK Lib Dem news
Health, Care & the NHS
Don’t Nix Care: Protecting our Hospices
Hospices provide compassionate end of life care for hundreds of thousands of people each year, while easing pressure on overstretched NHS hospitals. After years of underfunding and rising costs, our new policy will secure the future of hospice care.
AB
20 Sep 2025
Economy & Business
Backing Hospitality for Growth and Jobs
Hospitality businesses are vital for jobs, economic growth, and thriving communities – our new policy backs hospitality, helping pubs, cafés, restaurants, and hotels not just survive, but thrive - supporting local jobs and boosting the economy.
DC
20 Sep 2025
Universities & Skills
Opportunity For All
Skills shortages are holding back our economy, while investment in training has plummeted and opportunities to re-skill remain out of reach for too many people. Our reforms will give everyone the tools, support, and confidence to succeed at any age.
IS
20 Sep 2025
Latest UK News
Freedom From Harm - Gambling as a Public Health Issue
Liberal Democrats have passed bold new policy to put public health at the heart of gambling regulation. These reforms would save lives, raise hundreds of millions for NHS treatment, and finally hold the industry to account.
MW
20 Sep 2025
Health, Care & the NHS
Getting Emergency Care Back on Track
Our NHS emergency services are in crisis – with patients dying in A&E waiting rooms, hours-long ambulance delays, and unsafe ‘corridor care’ becoming routine. Our new policy will restore dignity for patients, protect NHS staff, and save lives.
HM
20 Sep 2025
Crime & Policing
Policing Fit for the Future
Years of Conservative neglect left our policing system in crisis - our bold new policy will make policing fit for the future, putting public safety first, ensuring everyone can feel safe in their home and on their street.
LS
20 Sep 2025