Liberal Democrats launch Manifesto for City

12.00.00am GMT Mon 16th Apr 2007

Nottingham City Liberal Democrats launched their manifesto for the May 07 elections on Monday, 16th April.

The main theme of the Lib Dem's manifesto is getting the basics right - a focus on good quality basic services. Liberal Democrats think that in Nottingham there has been too much emphasis on high profile, one off projects, such as the new Old Market Square, and not enough on the basic day to day services that the Council provides. The people of Nottingham deserve services as which are as good as other authorities deliver, not just hyped up statistics showing part of the picture on bus shelters and banners across the City.

Top Lib Dem pledges:

Tackling the Causes of Crime and anti-social behaviour

Liberal Democrats will fund 20 more neighbourhood wardens every year for the next four years.

Nationally, Liberal Democrats would ensure more police on patrol.

We will do more to help parents keep their children in control - starting early to help to prevent later problems

We will increase the youth support across the City and have longer term arrangements for youth workers in local areas.

Road and Pavement Resurfacing

Liberal Democrats would invest an extra £4 million a year for 10 years to clear the backlog of full resurfacing of the City's roads and pavements.

Street Cleaning and Tree Care

Liberal Democrats would invest £200,000 a year to improve the care of trees, meet statutory duties and trim trees on roads every three years.

Liberal Democrats would invest £500,000 in modern, appropriate equipment to clean our streets better.

Maximise Debt Collection whilst Protecting the Vulnerable

Under the Lib Dems, the Council will improve how it collects debts like Council Tax, safeguarding vulnerable people whilst still recovering more of what is owed to the Council.

Aids and Adaptations for the Elderly and Disabled

We will invest £220,000 a year to clear the backlog in providing aids and adaptations to the elderly and disabled.

Doing the best for the Environment

We will provide and staff a "Green Living Centre" to be a centre of excellence supporting local people to "go green" at home and work.

Liberal Democrats would introduce a programme of implementing green technology into Council buildings.

Cutting out the waste - a look at every department

The Liberal Democrats will ensure that there is a full rolling review to cover every department over a four year period looking at areas of waste and low performance.

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