Councils in chaos. Officers in limbo. Taxpayers' money wasted. Daniel Zeichner's response to Labour's Local Government Reorganisation shambles: make sure the unelected Development Corporation survives. Not exactly what Cambridge needs right now.

The unashamed re-commitment to a "centrally driven" Urban Development Corporation is striking from a Burnham government supposedly in favour of devolution. Labour ideas of devolution aren't Liberal Democrat ones.

Cheney Payne@cheneypayne.bsky.social · 2mo ago

With local government already in disarray, Cambridge's Labour MP's priority in the Commons today was protecting an unelected Development Corporation. Cambridge needs clarity and local accountability — not another layer of pointless bureaucracy that won't build any houses.

With local government already in disarray, Cambridge's Labour MP's priority in the Commons today was protecting an unelected Development Corporation. Cambridge needs clarity and local accountability — not another layer of pointless bureaucracy that won't build any houses.

We needed the rain; we did not need the sewage! After one hour of rainfall, Anglian Water was pumping sewage into our rivers AGAIN. This is an insult to everyone paying water bills. We need an airtight, legally binding ban to stop water company bosses pouring sewage into our river.

Plaque awarded for pioneering computer creation #Cambridgeshire #BBCNews

Blue plaque awarded for Cambridge computer creation

The machine created in 1949 was the forerunner of most of today's general-purpose computers.

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Enjoyed an early trip to the newly opened Cambridge South station today on the very first train. The Liberal Democrats have been campaigning for this station for over 20 years and it will provide vital sustainable transport links.

Fantastic presence from Cambridge Liberal Democrats at the Chesterton Festival today, gaining lots of feedback on @iangmanning.bsky.social 's highways improvement bids and 3 pages of signatures to launch our petition to rejoin the single market - www.libdems.org.uk/europehttps:...

10 years on from the rederendum, Brexit families in Cambridge are paying the price. The Liberal Democrats believe: - We should negotiate a new Growth & Defence Partnership with the EU; - Rejoin the single market; - Rejoin the Customs Union. My thoughts here: www.cambsnews.co.uk/brexit-failu...

My reflections on the People's Emergency Climate Briefing ⏬️ The climate crisis is urgent & the experts are unapologetic about this. It's difficult to watch but we can't shy away from the reality. The closing message was one of hope: change is possible but we need every politician unified behind it.

As temperatures soar outside of summer and extreme weather events become more common, it's clear we need a plan to keep vulnerable people safe and keep our country running.

It's been a glorious weekend - if only the Cam were safe to swim in!

The River Cam should be safe for everyone but it’s now rated ‘poor’ for water quality. Urgent action is needed to tackle sewage pollution and protect one of Cambridge’s most treasured spaces. I've written to our MP & the CEO of Anglian Water to ask for urgent action to address this.

It's just over a week now until I join the Project Cambridge sky dive to raise funds for ArthurRankHospice undefined Arthur Rank is an incredibly special place. Here's a few words about why I'm supporting them. arhc.enthuse.com/pf/cheney-pa...

Had a great day in Arbury with the fantastic Fionna Tod who is working hard to make sure residents are listened to on the Arbury Court redevelopment, and has already asked a question at Council about security for the local shops and protecting the park. She will be an excellent Councillor!

Monday will be crunch time for the @camvetschool.bsky.social. Along with @pippaheylings.bsky.social and @dannychambers.bsky.social, I've written to the University to share the concerns raised by Cambridge residents. You can show your support for the Vet School at the link here: lnkd.in/eWJHj-rQ

Great to be out in West Chesterton with a fantastic team of @cambridgelds.bsky.social

A glossy A3 leaflet arrives from Arbury Liberal Democrats, with lots of local content promoting Fionna Tod, who is clearly their candidate for the May elections. Arbury has been a safe seat for Labour for many years, but perhaps the Lib Dems are feeling optimistic this year.

This week, the govt wrote to Cambridge City Council, giving Labour the option to cancel May's local elections. I believe they should go ahead. Before 15th Jan, please write to the Labour Councillors here - democracy.cambridge.gov.uk/mgMemberIndex.… & tell them democracy delayed is democracy denied.

Fantastic day in Castle today with @cambridgelds.bsky.social. Residents are clear - its time for a change from Labour.

Proud to be a tiny part of this important campaign.

Cambridge Independent @cambridgeindy.bsky.social · 12mo ago

A petition calling for beds at Arthur Rank Hospice to be saved has been taken to No 10 Downing Street after £829,000 of funding was withdrawn www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/petitio...

I spoke at #libdemconf to support our hospices. With the nearly £1 million is to be cut from Arthur Rank hospice, I am joining Pippa Heylings, Ian Sollom & Charlotte Cane at #10downingstreet to present our petition to save their beds. Add your signature: www.cambridgelibdems.org.uk/campaigns/sa...

Yesterday, Cambridge's Labour MP abstained on Farage's Bill to leave the EHCR. The @libdems.org.uk stood up for human rights and decency. Cambridge deserves better than Labour.

Great to be out in Trumpington today with @cambridgelds.bsky.social supporting Councillor @olafhauk.bsky.social in his re-election.

Great to join South Suffolk Liberal Democrats and their fantastic candidate @markhurleyind.bsky.social today! Mark is the best choice to beat Reform on 16th October. #VoteLibDem

Another great night out in Arbury with @cambridgelds.bsky.social tonight- hearing about potholes, PIP and parking with @jamiedalzell.bsky.social @olafhauk.bsky.social and Cllr Ian Manning.

Imagine Cambridge without punting... But it would be a disaster for the whole ecosystem around the Cam.

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Lib Dem leader backs calls for urgent work on locks #Cambridgeshire #BBCNews 🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...

More coverage of @cambridgelds.bsky.social plan for the Cam with thanks to @cambridgeindy.bsky.social www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/petitio...

Petition launched demanding funding for River Cam locks

The Jesus Green and Baits Bite locks on the River Cam are in a critical condition.

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It was great to welcome @eddavey.libdems.org.uk o Cambridge this weekend to test out his punting skills & show him the lock islands which urgently need fixing. Read mpre about our Plan for the Cam & sign our petition here - www.cambridgelibdems.org.uk/campaigns/sa...

We need a plan to save the River Cam! Please sign our petition! www.cambridgelibdems.org.uk/campaigns/sa... The Baits Bite and Jesus Green locks on the River Cam are in a critical condition,

Great to see @BBCLookEast covering Labour's chaotic cancellation of the Cambridge Folk Festival at about 2:30 mins in - a decision made behind closed doors & without any attempt to save it. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Look East - Evening News: 19/01/2025

The latest news, sport and weather for the East of England.

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