Last year, it was revealed that Bucks Council is burdened with £300 million in debt. Other estimates suggest that £500 million is needed to bring our roads up to scratch. The numbers don’t lie: the Tories have lost control of Buckinghamshire's finances.
Crumbling roads and pavements make life miserable for Bucks residents. With £500m needed to fix them, the Tory-led council's underinvestment and reliance on temporary quick fixes have let the situation spiral out of control.
Wendover Liberal Democrats have strongly criticised HS2 proposals to send up to 14 HGV return trips per day for up to 14 weeks through the heart of Wendover.
In recent years, Buckinghamshire Council has steadily increased car parking charges, extended charging hours, and scrapped free weekend parking.
Buckingham East Lib Dem councillor Anja Schaefer has grave concerns over the proposed new Library automated system, which will leave the Library unattended for long periods.
Local MP votes in Parliament against advice from environment groups on controversial changes to Ofwat powers. Local Lib Dem says vote will leave water regulator with “one hand tied behind their back” in fight against Thames Water.
