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The 'Green Liberal Democrats' is a democratically constituted, member-driven Associated Organisation within the Liberal Democrat party. We exist to :

PARTY

  • Continually work to make the Liberal Democrats the 'greenest' political party in the UK
  • Strive to be the party's environmental conscience.
  • Establish and develop links with the wider green movement.

POLICY

  • Advance the cause of sustainability in Liberal Democrat policy at all levels (locally, regionally, nationally and internationally).
  • Oppose the adoption of any policies that would have a negative net impact upon the environment.
  • Campaign continuously for a strong green thread to run across the party's policies and manifesto commitments.

PEOPLE

  • Inform and educate party activists and elected representatives on environmental issues.
  • Support individuals within the party who are advancing the sustainability agenda.

Steve Bradley, GLD Chair
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Recent updates

  • Over a hundred Christmas trees collected from the St. Anne's area.
    Document: Feb 20, 2012
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    Fylde LibDems offered a great and much appreciated service to local residents recently by collecting their unwanted Christmas Trees for FREE and taking them for recycling.

    This green initiative, the brain-child of Cllr. Tony Ford, has been running for three years now but became more popular this year after the local Tip was closed by the Conservative-controlled County Council.

    Fylde LibDems collected 108 trees in total as part of their 'green' credentials and their commitment to the local community.

    To read on - download the document.

  • AAA to GGG?
    Article: Feb 15, 2012

    Britain's triple 'A' credit rating is now in doubt. This, if nothing else so far has, should raise concern in the mind of George Osborne that a new approach to Britain's economy, and future, is needed.

    Can he be persuaded to take a new approach that aims for a triple G rated economy? An economy triple rated as Great Going on Green Issues?

  • Green Investment bank
    HUNTER BACKS MANCHESTER GREEN INVESTMENT BANK BID
    Article: Feb 7, 2012

    Cheadle Lib Dem MP Mark Hunter has given his backing for the bid to locate the Coalition Government's Green Investment Bank in Manchester.

    At a recent campaigns event in Parliament, Greater Manchester MP Mark Hunter joined with representatives from the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnerships, MIDAS, the New Economy, AGMA, pro.manchester and other MPs to discuss the case for having the Green Investment Bank based in Manchester.

  • Free help to keep warm this winter
    Article: Feb 7, 2012


    Sutton's elderly and disabled residents are being urged to see if they qualify for free help to keep warm this winter.

    Sutton Council's Warm Room scheme offers practical help to those who need it most. Residents who qualify for the scheme will receive a visit from the council to see if any simple changes can be made to their living room or bedroom to keep them warm and healthy.

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