Durham Liberal Democrats

Working for the people of Durham all year round

Lib Dem Councillors

Your team of Lib Dem Councillors are delivering for Durham

Of the 22 County Councillors in Durham, 15 are Lib Dems. Right across our city and villages, Lib Dem councillors are helping local residents to improve our community.

Everyone knows the Lib Dems are the party that listens to local people. Use the contact page on the left to get in touch with your local councillor to highlight any issues you have.

The Liberal Democrats work hard all year round - not just at elections.


WASTEFUL COUNCIL PHONE BILLS ATTACKED

Thu 26th Aug 2010

A North East council is being accused of failing to get to grips with spending after a local councillor discovered that it is paying for more than 6000 mobile phones and spending hundreds of thousands on land lines as well.

Lib Dems act on saving green spaces

Tue 10th Aug 2010

Local Lib Dems have welcomed the Government's decision to end the 'garden grab' development which resulted from Labour planning laws.

Lib Dems to tackle 'binge drinking culture'

Fri 6th Aug 2010

Lib Dem City Centre Councillor David Freeman has welcomed the decision of the Coalition Government to examine the problems created by the 'binge drinking culture' that residents in Durham can see virtually every night.

Lib Dems help secure return of Bearpark banner

Tue 3rd Aug 2010

Your Lib Dem councillors have been successful in helping return one of Bearpark's Mining Banners to the village. The first to be put on display at the Working Men's Club.

Bearpark banner

Labour opposition to fairer votes is staggering hypocrisy

Mon 2nd Aug 2010

Commenting on Labour's decision to oppose legislation for a referendum on the alternative vote, which was a commitment in their manifesto, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Simon Hughes said:

International spotlight on Durham election race

Fri 30th Apr 2010

Liberal Democrat candidate Carol Woods has attracted international attention in her fight for the knife-edge seat, City of Durham.

Durham Indoor Market welcomes Ming Campbell

Thu 29th Apr 2010

Today former Liberal Democrat Leader Ming Campbell and Durham City's parliamentary candidate Carol Woods visited Durham Indoor Market. They spoke to stall holders about challenges facing small businesses in the current economic climate.

Ming and Carol meet local shoppers

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy

Wed 28th Apr 2010

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

Debate Night Graphic

Scrap "expensive and ineffective" ID cards says Carol Woods

Mon 26th Apr 2010

City of Durham Liberal Democrat candidate Carol Woods today joined the non-partisan No2ID group in Durham to campaign against ID cards.

Carol Woods at No2ID stall in Durham

CAROL CALLS FOR BETTER PAID TROOPS

Mon 26th Apr 2010

Liberal Democrat candidate for Durham City Carol Woods is calling for better pay and homes for army servicemen and women.

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Durham, City of General Election Result

Turnout: 46252 (67%)

44.3%
 
Labour: 20496 (−2.9%)
37.7%
 
Liberal Democrats: 17429 (−2.1%)
13.3%
 
Conservative: 6146 (+3.9%)

View the results in detail.