I would like to take the opportunity to thank all those who voted Liberal Democrat in the recent general election. Whilst it was not the result we might have hoped for, we achieved a very creditable second place with 15,369 votes - a considerable boost from last time.
The Chair of Stockton Liberal Democrats, Denis Rigg, explains the process now being undertaken:
A personal message from Cllr David Kendall following the General Election result:
The Borough Council is embarking upon widespread consultation concerning proposals to charge Blue Badge holders for parking in its car parks. The survey has been sent to 52 local groups via the Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) and to several other local stakeholders. It is available on the council's website until 17th May and will be sent to the council's own Citizens Panel. More consultation via Focus groups will take place on 27th May.
Allan Siao Ming Witherick who stood for Broxbourne constituency on behalf of the Liberal Democrats said:
Chinese Liberal Democrat Philip Ling made this statement shortly after the results were announced in Bromsgrove: