Conservatives water down Dibden Bay opposition in limp climbdown
The Conservative administration at New Forest District Council has watered down what should have been a firm defence of the...
17 Dec 2025
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Lib Dems join businesses to protest Lymington Parking Meters
A strong Lib Dem contingent of councillors joined local people to protest against parking meters in Lymington High Street. Lymington & Pennington Mayor, Cllr Colm McCarthy, led a march down the High Street.
7 Oct 2025
New Forest
Liberal Democrats announce full slate of candidates to stand up for the New Forest in delayed Hampshire County Council elections
The Liberal Democrats have confirmed that they will be fielding a full team of 10 candidates across the New Forest in May’s delayed Hampshire County Council elections.
30 Sep 2025
Conservatives refuse to fix waste issues before expanding service
The Conservatives have refused a request by the Liberal Democrats to fix the issues that have plagued the phase one area of the council's waste rollout before expanding the service to the rest of the New Forest.
29 Aug 2025
New Forest
School uniforms costing families over £1bn a year as Lib Dems call for price cap to tackle “cost of learning crisis”
Research reveals that Liberal Democrat calls for a price cap on branded school uniform items could save families around £300m each year – up to 5 times what the Government says their own plans will achieve.
9 May 2025
New Forest
Lib Dems demand fair representation and slam Tory hypocrisy on Hythe Ferry
Following a disastrous night for the Conservatives, who lost control of 15 councils across England, the Liberal Democrats are calling for a more democratic and balanced approach to local government - including here in the New Forest.
3 May 2025