Figures show rogue landlords in Hull being let off the hook
Hull City Lib Dems have challenged the Labour administration to do more to protect tenants, after figures revealed only a handful of rogue landlords in Hull are being prosecuted. Hull City Council has only prosecuted eight rogue landlords in the last year, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.
Wymersley Park play equipment repairs
The Derringham Lib Dem Team are working to secure faster repairs to play equipment in Wymersley Park.
Lib Dems welcome action on cold-calling
Hull Lib Dems have welcomed news that key amendments have been secured which could bring an end to cold-calls from organisations selling financial services.
Significant increase in Hull flytipping
Flytipping in Hull has increased from 4368 incidents in 2015-16 to 5276 incidents last year. DEFRA has calculated the cost of flytipping in Hull at almost £250,000.
Funding for local schools set to fall by £60 per pupil
Liberal Democrat analysis has revealed that real terms spending per pupil will fall in Hull during 2017-18 by £60.
Rising crime in Hull needs an urgent response
Crime in Hull is rising and so it is even more vital that residents’ views and concerns are put directly to the Police and Crime Commissioner. New statistics reveal that the total number of crimes in Hull rose by 3,950 from June 2016 to June 2017.
Your Views on Holderness Road Library Services
The Council is consulting on the future of Holderness Road Library and we want to make sure a library service remains in our community.
Time to re-think cruise terminal location
Drypool councillors Linda Chambers, Diana Hatcher and Adam Williams are backing residents on Victoria Dock opposed to plans for a cruise terminal next to their homes. The proposed Victoria Dock location is too small, with no room to build the necessary infrastructure. It would cause significant congestion and pollution in the area.
www.libdemsinhull.org.uk/cruise_terminal
Tackling Homelessness and Mental Health
Today is both World Mental Health and World Homelessness Day, giving us the opportunity to highlight the links between the two. Less than half of people in contact with adult mental health services live in stable accommodation and people who are homeless are far more likely to suffer from mental health difficulties.
Protect the Westbourne NHS Centre
Avenue Ward Liberal Democrats have vowed to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with local residents to protect vital local services at the Westbourne NHS Centre.