Cambridge Liberal Democrats

Cambridge MP Julian Huppert has welcomed initiatives to help families, boost home ownership and support businesses announced in the Chancellor's Budget.

He said the Budget delivers Lib Dem policies to invest in the future of the country's economy and deal with the financial problems inherited from Labour.

MP Julian Huppert has pushed the government to commit to future cash support for a highly successful project in Cambridge and Peterborough which supports women ex-offenders.

He told Helen Grant, Justice Minister for Courts and Victims that the cities' Women's Resources Centres were worried about the future funding for their Dawn Project.

Cambridge residents living on the VIE estate are to be given the chance to have their say on a play area for the second time thanks to Liberal Democrat councillor and resident, Ian Manning.

Cllr Manning, who represents East Chesterton on Cambridgeshire County Council called for the second consultation after he feared some residents didn't know about plans originally promoted by a Labour activist.

Despite the freezing weather, youngsters have been enjoying new play equipment at Cambridge's Holbrook Park.

Three new pieces of equipment, including a spinning roundabout and a climbing frame have been installed at the park in Holbrook Road as part of the Cambridge City Council makeover which includes new safety surfacing.

Residents are being encouraged to take responsibility for Cambridge's community centres as the city council looks at ways to protect their future against a backdrop of budget pressures.

A major review of the centres by the Liberal Democrat-led city council has identified ways to increase income and get residents and centre users involved in their running.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has closed the Liberal Democrat Spring Conference in Brighton by calling on members to spread the message of the Party's commitment in Government to deliver a stronger economy and a fairer society.

In his keynote Leader's speech, Nick paid tribute to the work of the Party in winning the Eastleigh by-election, beating the Conservatives into third place and squeezing Labour while campaigning on the Lib Dem record of delivering in Government.

Cambridge could have its own indoor skate park after the city's young people were asked for their views in an extensive consultation last summer.

The Liberal Democrat-run council is investigating whether the idea would be a possibility and whether there would be a high enough demand for it in the city.

Cambridge MP Julian Huppert is pushing the government to set a clean electricity target next year as a commitment to greener energy, new jobs and lower household bills.

Julian has joined a cross-party group of MPs supporting an amendment to the Energy Bill which would set the government a deadline for moving towards renewable energy such as wind power.

Leading Cambridge City Councillor, Tim Ward (pictured) is to take the fight to save the city's pubs to Parliament today ((Tuesday, March 5).

Cllr Ward, Executive Councillor for Planning will address a cross-party group of MPs and Lords as the council prepares to face a judicial review from the British Beer and Pub Association into its planning policy to give pubs greater protection.

A unique online record shop run from a terraced house in Cambridge and a city bookshop established for over 100 years have been selected as joint winners of MP Julian Huppert's Discovering Cambridge competition this month.

Residents put Rhythm Online and G David Bookseller at the top of the chart when asked to choose their favourite Books and Music Shops.