Essex County Council wants super-fast broadband (24Mbps) to at least 90% of properties (both business and residential) in the county and at least 8Mbps to the remainder. The Council is currently undergoing a lengthy procurement process to award a contract to a supplier to lead on delivering the necessary infrastructure upgrades.
Vince Cable came under fire for comments he made about Rupert Murdoch to undercover reporters Vince Cable says he feels "vindicated" at keeping executives at Rupert Murdoch's News Corp at "arm's length".
Essex County Council Liberal Democrats have announced that Cllr Mike Mackrory will be the new group leader and Cllr Theresa Higgins will be the deputy leader, following the sad death of Cllr Tom Smith-Hughes.
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John Bercow MP invited Buckingham constituency Lib Dems chairman Julian Newman, together with other local political figures to the State Opening of Parliament on 9th May, followed by a reception in Speaker's House. I understand that you are the Chairman of the Buckingham Liberal Democrats.
There are three things that clearly show the Liberal Democrat influence on the Queens Speech: