Sadly, homelessness is on the rise across the UK, including here in Milton Keynes. People become homeless for many reasons, but Government policies are exasperating the situation.   The Liberal Democrats in MK have made tackling homelessness and the shortage of affordable housing, including houses for rent, one of our top priorities. It was […]

Councillor Douglas McCall complained to the Council about the poor state of the pavements in Silver Street, Newport Pagnell, and these have now been resurfaced.

  With children going back to school this week, my ward colleagues are I welcome the new 20 mph zone outside Green Park School on Green Park Drive. We believe that the safety of pupils is paramount and we welcome the additional safety measure. The new speed restriction will be in force when the lights […]

  Following complaints from residents I got the Council to cut back the overgrown vegetation on the metal walkway linking Riverside Meadow to the Iron Bridge in Newport Pagnell, and in time for the August Bank Holiday Civil War event when the walkway was used by lots of visitors.

The Lib Dem Focus team are delighted that the Willen Surgery, now known as [email protected] is finally open again following a long campaign by residents, councillors and others.  It is run by Newport Pagnell Medical Centre. You can register by phoning 01908 611767.

  I would like to congratulate the organisers of the Civil War Re-enactment held on Bury Common on the 28th and 29th August, which was a great success.   Clearly a lot of work was involved putting on such a large event and we are very lucky here in Newport Pagnell to have people willing […]

  Following the withdrawal by Tesco, Redrow Homes are hoping to submit a planning application for the former Aston Martin site in Tickford Street to Milton Keynes Council to build around 86 properties.   Redrow Homes have made many changes to the original plans as a result of comments from local residents, the Town Council […]

On the afternoon of Saturday 13th August Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats came together for a “Summer Party”.   Lib Dem Council Group Leader, Cllr Douglas McCall said “It was great to come together socially and I appreciated the opportunity to thank members and helpers for all their hard work over the year. It was also […]

Lib Dem Group Leader, Cllr Douglas McCall said; “It was with great sadness that I heard of the death this morning of former Labour councillor, Mayor and MP Brian White. Brian served the city of Milton Keynes for many years and was respected across the political divide. He was recognised and a hard working constituency […]

At the Open University this morning (4th July) the MK Futures Commission launched their report for their vision of MK in 2050. The report can be viewed on their website http://www.mkfutures2050.com/ Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats would like to welcome the report and thank the commissioners for their hard work in producing this independent report for the […]