ORIGINALLY POSTED BY THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS ON 05 OCTOBER, 2014 In his speech to Autumn Conference Danny Alexander outlined Liberal Democrats record of delivery in government. Watch Danny Alexander ‘s speech on YouTube here He said: “Just like I wrote this speech – we wrote the recovery plan. Just look at its main elements. “Cutting taxes for […]

ORIGINALLY POSTED BY THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS ON 05 OCTOBER, 2014 Local authorities will play a greater role in helping people get back to work, under Liberal Democrat plans passed at conference today. The Work programme has already helped 296,000 people find lasting work. But given the variation in labour markets across the country Liberal Democrats want to go […]

Woodseats Post Office on Chesterfield Road will close on Tuesday, August 26, from 5.30pm. It will reopen again on Thursday, September 4, from 1pm. The refurbishment forms part of a three-year national investment programme, which will see 6,000 branches converted to new-style post offices. The upgrade will see: A newly refurbished branch; New services and products such […]

Local councillors have backed plans to modernise a community post office in Woodseats. The changes at the Chesterfield Road Post Office, which will take place this month, will see: A newly refurbished branch; New services and products such as car tax; Longer opening hours. The refurbishment forms part of a three-year national investment programme, which […]

A Liberal Democrat government will make further cuts in Income Tax and reduce National Insurance for millions of workers under manifesto plans announced today. The party plans to raise the personal allowance to at least £12,500 by the end of next Parliament. This move would cut income tax for 30m workers and be worth £400 […]

Today Nick Clegg announced £12 billion of Growth Deals to create jobs, build homes and boost local economies up to 2020.  Growth Deals will mean every local area in England will have more power over the money they raise and spend and more control over their own economic destiny. Across the country they are expected to lead […]

Over 9,000 carers in Sheffield will receive a bonus worth up to £250-a-year under a Liberal Democrat government, it has been announced by Nick Clegg MP. The no-strings-attached Carer’s Bonus will help more than one million people who look after disabled loved-ones. The annual payment will help full-time carers get a bit of extra help […]

via Sheffield Lib Dems on April 25, 2014 in News Sheffield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto for the 2014 local elections with a campaign to save sixteen threatened libraries. Under plans agreed by Labour-run Sheffield City Council as many as sixteen community libraries could close across the city. The proposals have proved controversial for Labour leaders of the Council […]

Plans have been submitted for a multi-million pound extension and development project incorporating the new National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine at Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre. The plans are expected to be decided by the Council in June. Construction is due to start in September. You can view the full Planning Application here. […]

MP welcomes cash boost for Sheffield .