As the 2nd May election draws closer I am reflecting back on the challenges and successes of my year in office at Worcester Guildhall. At my first full Council meeting we were presented with a proposal to use harmful astroturf on an all weather football pitch. Knowing that this would kill the life beneath […]
JESSIES BLOG: The Red Flags of “The People’s Scala”: An In-Depth Analysis by Cllr Jessie Jagger
Background In 2018, the Government launched the Future High Streets Fund (FHSF) to revitalise town centres and create jobs nationwide. In December 2020, the Council secured £17.9 million from the FHSF for the Blackfriars area regeneration, with £6.517 million initially earmarked for the Scala/Corn Exchange project. However, by December 13, 2022, construction cost increases and […]
35% increase in sewage dumps by SEVERN TRENT last year
New figures released by the Environment Agency have shown that Severn Trent which covers Worcester discharged sewage a staggering 60,253 times last year, a 35% rise compared to in 2022. Worcester Liberal Democrats are calling for tougher action against sewage dumping in local rivers, including replacing Ofwat with a tougher regulator. The party has also […]
JESSIES BLOG: Sabrina Play Area Update.
I wanted to take a moment to address an important matter concerning the safety of our community’s play areas. Currently, 35 out of 45 of our Play Areas in Worcester have a wet pour safety surface, and repairs are needed at a significant number of these locations. As your councillor, ensuring the safety of our […]
Karen at Work: Repairing Vandalised Bus Shelter
In a recent victory for the community, the Claines Liberal Democrat team successfully campaigned to repair a vandalised bus shelter. At a time when the City Council proposed replacing it with a mere bus stop, our team, led by Karen Lawrance, stepped in to preserve this vital amenity. “This is an exposed site, and it’s […]
Karen at Work: Lib Dems Championing Elderly Residents
In 2021, residents of Noele Court found themselves grappling with a daunting challenge—a 12-day elevator breakdown. Amidst the frustration and concern, one individual stepped up to champion their cause: Cllr Karen Lawrance. Not just any councillor, Karen brings a unique perspective to the table as an engineer, equipped with the expertise to understand the technical […]
12,212 pensioners in Worcester to be hit by £1,000 stealth tax bombshell following the Budget
12,212 Worcester pensioners are set to be hit with a £ 12,211,770 stealth tax following the Budget, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. Research by the Resolution Foundation think tank has found pensioners are set to lose out from last week’s Budget. This is due to the Conservative government’s decision to freeze income […]
JESSIE’S BLOG: Period Equality
Tackling Period Inequality: Our Pioneering Scheme In Claines, we are proud to launch a pioneering scheme aimed at combatting period inequality in our community. Spearheaded by Cllr Jessie Jagger, our team is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to essential hygiene products, regardless of their financial situation or background. Rationale: Period inequality is a […]
Budget a “Desperate Deception” as families in Worcester face soaring bills
Worcester’s Liberal Democrats have labelled the Chancellor’s budget announcement a “desperate deception”, with income tax bills still set to rise for local people. Worcester’s Liberal Democrats have said that local residents will see through this “deception” by the Chancellor and that people don’t want more “empty promises” from this Conservative government whilst “local health services […]
257,246 four week waits for a GP appointment in Herefordshire and Worcestershire last year
Herefordshire and Worcestershire saw a 55% rise in four week waits for GP appointments last year when compared to 2022, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. The NHS data measures the time between when the appointment was booked and when it took place. It showed that the number of […]