Tackling the rise in the number of empty homes could help cut carbon emissions equivalent to 16 million cars, according to new research by the Liberal Democrats. Figures show that there has been a 10% rise in the number of empty homes since 1997. If more empty homes were re-used, sparing extra housing development, as much as 25 million tonnes of CO2 could be saved.
Tackling the rise in the number of empty homes could help cut carbon emissions equivalent to 16 million cars, according to new research by the Liberal Democrats. Figures show that there has been a 10% rise in the number of empty homes since 1997. If more empty homes were re-used, sparing extra housing development, as much as 25 million tonnes of CO2 could be saved.
Liberal Democrats have been at the forefront of campaigning on trade issues. This includes (a) persuading authorities and individuals to buy fairly traded goods and (b) lobbying on the international stage to improve the terms of trade between nations.
Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Sunday 6th August) welcomed the double-blow to Labour's determination to press ahead with plans to introduce identity cards with two reports accusing the government of confusion and of keeping the public in the dark.
Chelmsford Liberal Democrats want to know what you think as part of a project to have a two-way exchange of views with local people. You can find out more about what the Lib Dems think by following linked pages on the left. But what do YOU want to see happening locally? Read the rest of this story and give us your views.
Dundee Liberal Democrat local party Convener Raymond Lawrie has today (Saturday 5th August) lent his support to a LibDem competition to find the person who pays the highest proportion of their income in council tax. The competition highlights the party's campaign -'Axe the Tax' - to replace council tax with a fairer alternative based on people's ability to pay.
