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Welcome to the Liberal Democrats in Milton Keynes, England, UK where Liberal Democrats have run the Council since 2002. To be kept up to date with changes to this website, please follow the link below and fill in the form.
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Earlier this year we consulted you about the Lib Dem Council's pledges to Milton Keynes residents. We wanted to know which are most important to you. Thank you to everyone who replied.
As a result of your feedback we have modified our pledges, so these are
the pledges for this year
The Lib Dem Council will:
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Keep council tax rises to no more than inflation
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Reduce anti-social behaviour
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Improve GCSE results
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More affordable homes for rent
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Make MK even cleaner
Liberal Democrats Launch Local Manifesto
Sun 13th Apr 2008
The Liberal Democrats have just launched their manifesto for the 1 May local elections. Commenting on the manifesto, Liberal Democrat Leader, Isobel McCall, said: "Last year we made six key promises and we delivered on them all. The Liberal Democrats have made Milton Keynes a better place to live. This year, we are making five pledges:
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Read "Liberal Democrats Launch Local Manifesto" in full
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Lib Dems Listen to the Public
Fri 15th Feb 2008
Milton Keynes Council's Liberal Democrat cabinet has taken action to address the views expressed by local residents in the recent budget consultation. As a result, some changes have been made to the cabinet's final budget proposals.
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Read "Lib Dems Listen to the Public" in full
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MK Children's Trust Gets Go-ahead
Fri 15th Feb 2008
A new organisation tasked with bringing together key agencies that have responsibility for children's services is set to be established in the city from 1 April 2008.
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Read "MK Children's Trust Gets Go-ahead" in full
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Social Services Rated 'Excellent'
Fri 15th Feb 2008
Many of the city's most vulnerable people are receiving better support than ever. The Council has welcomed the latest report by the national Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) into its adult social services, which provide a vital lifeline for older people.
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LibDems Call on MPs to Explain Failure to Oppose Poor Deal for Milton Keynes
Sun 10th Feb 2008
"The low increase in the amount of money from central government to help pay towards Milton Keynes' costs will mean a tight year ahead for local services," said Sam Crooks, Liberal Democrat Cabinet member responsible for finance. "The rise barely takes into account inflation and the additional costs of many services the government requires councils to provide, especially services for older people.
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Read "LibDems Call on MPs to Explain Failure to Oppose Poor Deal for Milton Keynes" in full
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Archive of earlier news stories
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"Liberalism in Britain has lost a great champion, the Liberal Democrats, a great advocate and our public life, a great servant. "
Lord Paddy Ashdown
In memory of Lord Richard Holme, who died on 5 May
"If the Tories want to claim that they are going to cut corporation tax, they have to come clean about how they are going to pay for it. Cutting the main rate of corporation tax to 25% will cost more than £5bn a year. If David Cameron is to have a hope of sounding credible he must state clearly where the money will come from. Otherwise this will be seen as yet another unfunded tax cut. "
Vince Cable - Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor
www.libdems.org.uk - 2 May
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