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Council backs motion to boost economic ties with Ukraine following Leader's visit

Cambridgeshire County Council has passed a motion to support businesses and individuals across the county in building stronger economic ties with Ukraine.

14 Jul 2026

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MAKE FIXING THINGS ON NEW ESTATES EASIER, SAY CAMBRIDGE LIB DEMS

Liberal Democrat councillors are calling for planners and developers to make it easier for residents to get basic services fixed and functional on major new housing schemes

13 Jul 2026

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Lib Dems including Cllr Amanda Taylor campaigning for Addenbrooke's station in the 90s

LIB DEMS WELCOME CAMBRIDGE SOUTH OPENING - BUT WARN THAT LOCAL RESIDENTS MUST SEE BENEFITS TOO

Cambridge Liberal Democrats have welcomed the opening of Cambridge South Station and are calling on local authorities and transport bodies to work closely with residents to ensure that its benefits are widely shared

29 Jun 2026

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CONSERVATIVE MAYOR SEEKS TO DOUBLE GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY DECLARATION LIMIT; COMMITTEE REJECTS PROPOSAL

A proposal from Mayor Paul Bristow to double the Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority’s (CPCA) gifts and hospitality declaration threshold, from £50 to £100, has been rejected after the Liberal Democrats voted against it at the Combined Authority

26 Jun 2026

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CAMBRIDGESHIRE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS DELIVER CRISIS SUPPORT FOR EVERY RESIDENT IN NEED

Cambridgeshire County Council's Liberal Democrat administration has announced a comprehensive, fully funded package of support for residents facing financial hardship.

25 Jun 2026

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LIBERAL DEMOCRAT-LED COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVES SALE OF MILL ROAD LIBRARY TO COMMUNITY GROUP FOR COMMUNITY BENEFIT

The Cambridge Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce that the Liberal Democrat-led County Council has approved the sale of the historic Mill Road Library building to Mill Road Community Interest Company

23 Jun 2026

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Lib Dems: Transport strategy must be more ambitious for residents

Cambridgeshire Liberal Democrats have welcomed the publication by Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority of the draft Greater Cambridge Transport Strategy but say it must do more to improve everyday life for residents.

10 Jun 2026

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Council backs targeted support for families

On Tuesday, Cambridgeshire County Council agreed a motion to continue supporting children and families during school holidays, while ensuring compliance with the Government’s new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) rules.

23 Mar 2026

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IMPROVING BASIC SERVICES: CITY LIB DEMS' AIM IN COUNCIL BUDGET

Re-building the basic council services that Labour has cut is the theme of budget proposals from Opposition Liberal Democrat City Councillors in Cambridge which have been published today.

26 Feb 2026

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CAMBRIDGE NEIGHBOURHOOD SHOPS FACING BUSINESS RATES ‘HAMMER BLOW’ - LIB DEMS

Some businesses told bills will rise from £2,700 to £10,900 – a 304% increase in two years

16 Feb 2026

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Lib Dems invest in new Budget, despite Government funding squeeze

In their first budget since winning majority control of Cambridgeshire County Council, the Liberal Democrats have set out major investment in road repairs, support for vulnerable families and action on climate.

10 Feb 2026

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LIB DEMS CALL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PLAN

Liberal Democrat councillors have requisitioned the Mayor of Cambridge for an emergency meeting of the City Council to discuss the government’s proposal to establish a Greater Cambridge Development Corporation.

6 Feb 2026

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LABOUR RETREAT AFTER FAILED COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCES GRAB

Ruling Labour councillors on Cambridge City Council have aborted an attempt to serve themselves with ‘an extra helping’ of councillors’ allowances, following challenge from Opposition Liberal Democrats.

14 May 2025

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TREATMENT PLANT RELOCATION DECISION WELCOMED BY LIB DEMS

Further to the announcement today that the Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Works will be allowed to move from its current site in the North East of the city, Cllr Katie Porrer commented:

9 Apr 2025

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