Warwickshire County Council’s (WCC’s) decision not to go ahead with joining the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) before next May’s mayoral elections has been welcomed by Stratford District Council’s ruling Liberal Democrat group.
Stratford-on-Avon’s controlling Liberal Democrat district councillors have grave concerns about the benefit to local residents from Stratford becoming part of the West Midlands, alongside Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton.
The Liberal Democrat Group on Stratford on Avon District Council has unanimously and strongly objected to the proposal to close the one remaining rail ticket office in Stratford on Avon District at Stratford upon Avon railway station.
Pet owners in south Warwickshire are being urged to sign an online petition to end puppy smuggling. Liberal Democrats in Stratford have launched an online campaign and petition to end puppy smuggling in the UK and are also demanding that local MP Nadhim
With all 41 seats to be decided on Stratford-on-Avon Council, the Lib Dems won 25, smashing the Conservatives, who took just 12 – losing their leader Tony Jefferson in the process – with the Greens winning three with one Independent.
The Conservatives have lost power at Stratford-on-Avon council and it is now the first time any other party has been in majority control.