Tens of thousands more trees, as well as new wildflower and meadow areas have been planted in the last few years thanks to action by Lib Dem councillors

Having won the largest number of seats in the recent local elections, we are pleased to share our priorities for moving the city forward in line with the City Vision.

The Liberal Democrat group at Portsmouth City Council met yesterday. In view of the need for continuity during the pandemic and the recovery afterwards, the Lib Dem councillors asked Gerald Vernon-Jackson to continue in his role as Leader of the City Council. Gerald has agreed to do this. Suzy Horton will become Deputy Leader.

Council Leader, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson is proud of the Liberal Democrat record for not just paying a fair wage for front line council staff, but also rolling this out to include contractors. 

Cabinet Member for Housing & Preventing Homelessness, Cllr Darren Sanders proudly announced recently that Lib Dem led Portsmouth City Council is proceeding with its plan to buy back ex-council houses to help those desperately waiting for housing they can afford in the city. 

Introducing your Fratton ward candidate in the May 6th local elections: Stuart Brown

Introducing your Central Southsea candidate: Steve Pitt

Introducing your Eastney & Craneswater candidate in the May 6th local elections: Matthew Winnington

Introducing your St Thomas ward candidate in the May 6th local elections: Ian Holder

Introducing your St Jude ward candidate in the May 6th local elections: Dr Hugh Mason

Introducing your Milton ward candidate in the May 6th local elections: Kimberly Barrett

In his role as Chair of Langstone Harbour Board, Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Darren Sanders wrote today to call on central government to force Southern Water to end its practice of dumping untreated sewage into the beautiful Langstone Harbour. 

Milton campaigner Kimberly Barrett's deputation against Southern Water's pollution into Langstone Harbour was read out at the full council meeting today (March 16th).

Councillor Steve Pitt, representing Central Southsea is helping make sure residents in the Talbot Road area of Southsea are aware of the temporary disruption likely to be caused by the work to resurface Talbot Road. "It's helpful to residents that they know about this work, so they can know to avoid the area while work is conducted and make sure their pets do not come into contact with the hot bitumen surface that will be laid" 

Cabinet Member for Planning Policy, Councillor, Doctor Hugh Mason answers 'why is there so much building in Portsmouth?'