The Liberal Democrats in Hull

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Hull is a medieval city with a long and proud history. It was heavily battered by the Luftwaffe in the second world war, and further damage was done by 1960s town planners. But the city remains an attractive place to live, with a friendly population and some fantastic architecture.

Having controlled Hull City Council for five years, the Liberal Democrats were returned to opposition in 2011. Our job is now to ensure that the ruling Labour group live up to its pre-election pledges. We are working hard to make sure that Labour do not drag the council back to where it was before the Lib Dems took over - the worst council in England.

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Latest News

Lib Dems launch fight back: Candidates for 2012 revealed

05 Apr 2012: Hull Lib Dems have unveiled their team as they launch their fight back in the City Council elections. Hull Lib Dem Leader Cllr Abigail Bell said: "Last year Labour took 17 of the 19 seats up for grabs. The Lib Dems are determined to do considerably better this year, and make sure Hull keeps a strong opposition sticking up for local people in the Guildhall.

Councillor Mike Ross pushes for the Council to help raise awareness about organ donation

14 Mar 2012: Councillor Mike Ross is calling for the council to help get more people on to the organ donors list. He will be raising the issue at tomorrow’s Full Council meeting, urging the council to send out organ donation sign up forms.

Lib Dem action to tackle car sales on roads forces portfolio holder to do a sharp U-turn

12 Mar 2012: Lib Dem Councillors across the city have welcomed news that the Labour administration has finally listened to opposition Councillors and residents calls to tackle the problem of car sales on some of Hull’s busy main roads.

Lib Dems call on Labour to come clean

22 Feb 2012: The Lib Dem Group at Hull City Council have today hit back at the Labour Administration’s claims that it has “controlled and contained” the finances of the Council.

Labour plan to increase Council Tax in 2013, 2014 and 2015

21 Feb 2012: Hull's ruling Labour group have revealed plans to increase council tax in Hull. Labour’s budget proposals will see Council Tax rise by 3% in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Lib Dems reveal plans for the city’s ‘biggest apprenticeship scheme ever’

20 Feb 2012: Hull City Council’s Lib Dem group have revealed plans as part of their budget proposals today to create the biggest apprenticeship scheme the city has ever seen - “The Clean, Green Apprenticeship Scheme”.

Lib Dems call for pay cut for the top

20 Feb 2012: The Lib Dem opposition on the council is calling for the Labour cabinet to follow their lead and cut their pay. When they were in control of the council the Lib Dem cabinet members voluntarily took a 5% pay cut. The Labour party have not done this since coming to power last year.

Lib Dems push Labour to build on the city's recycling success and set new targets high

07 Feb 2012: Hull City Council and East Ridings Council are set to start consulting on a new Joint Sustainable Waste Management Strategy for the two authorities. The strategy will shape the way waste in the two areas is collected and disposed off. It will set targets for recycling, amounts going to landfill and outline ways in which the Councils will try to get people to recycle more. Councillor Adam Williams, Hull Lib Dems spokesperson for Environmental Sustainability is pushing along with the rest of his Group to make the targets for recycling ambitious. Cllr Williams said, “When the Lib Dems ran the Council recycling went up dramatically and the amount we send to landfill went down. Any new strategy must build on the success of the last few years where recycling rates went from being in the low teens to over 50%.” He added, “We will be pushing the Labour administration hard to ensure that they not only build on all that has been achieved but also set ambitious targets for the future.”