LIBERAL DEMOCRATS LED EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL RANKED TOP FOR THE LOWEST RESIDUAL WASTE PER HOUSEHOLD Councillor Geoff Jung, portfolio holder environment – operations: "This is a fantastic result for East Devon and something we can all be proud of." www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/2604809...

EXMOUTH - BLUE FLAG AWARD BUDLEIGH SALTERTON - SEASIDE AWARD Winning these awards are very important for our hospitality and tourism industry. @libdems.org.uk Cllr Jung: "These awards reflect the hard work that goes into keeping our beaches clean and safe." www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/2612363...

Yet again, we are hearing that water companies have exploited loopholes in our crumbling water system. We will continue to call out this scandal as the Government sits on its hands. It's time to bring in a powerful new regulator to punish water companies for this environmental vandalism.

EXMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO CLIMATE AND ECOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESILIENCE We were delighted that Exmouth Town Council's climate and ecological emergency resilience officer, Zoey Cooper, won the title of Newcomer of the Year. www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/2461214...

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS LED EXMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL WON AN AWARD FOR CLIMATE RESPONSE The award was presented at the House of Lords to Zoey Cooper (Climate Officer) last year, in recognition of the council’s exceptional commitment to tackling climate change at a local level. exmouth.gov.uk/press-releas...

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS LED EXMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL IS RECOGNISED FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE Exmouth Town Council received Silver Award under National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Quality Award Scheme, recognising its commitment to excellence in local governance. exmouth.gov.uk/press-releas...

COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT The @libdems.org.uk are local champions speaking up for their constituents in parliament. The @libdems.org.uk MP for #Honiton & #Sidmouth, Richard Foord has discussed with ministers: broadband & mobile connectivity, pubs & community funding, banking services & hubs...

REVITALISING TOWN CENTRES AND HIGH STREETS The @libdems.org.uk are committed to: 🔶Boosting local business and cutting costs 🔶Creating spaces people love 🔶Making town centres and high streets safe, clean, and accessible More information: ⬇️ www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...

COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT Residents in #ExmouthandExeterEast are seeing the benefits of having Lib Dems leading Exmouth Town Council, EDDC & Devon County Council. Thank you to everyone who voted for Lib Dems local champions in Exeter City Council elections. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fldj...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE Our councils provide the essential services that hold our communities together. In Devon, they were underfinanced by the previous Conservative government. The @libdems.org.uk are calling on the government to: 🔶Provide funding increases www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...

COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT The Lib Dems MPs & councillors are working together to challenge the government to tackle the funding crisis facing councils, including providing multi-year settlements, boosting the supply of social housing, & forging a long-term cross-party agreement on social care.

Two big Lib Dem wins! 💪 GAINING in Worcestershire ↗️ WINNING with increased vote share in Dorset

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INSPECTORS WERE POSITIVE ABOUT EAST DEVON'S SOCIAL HOUSING Last year, inspectors assessed Lib Dems led East Devon District Council's social housing. They noted solid performance in housing quality, tenant safety and long-term investment planning. More info:⬇️ news.eastdevon.gov.uk/east-devon-d...

SOCIAL HOUSING IN EAST DEVON The @libdems.org.uk led East Devon District Council have pledged to build more affordable and social housing. More information: ⬇️ news.eastdevon.gov.uk/500-new-home...

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS CALL FOR AN END OF LEASEHOLD The Lib Dems Housing Spokesperson Gideon Amos MP: "People are being fleeced by a system that restricts their rights in a way that is indefensible in the 21st century. The Lib Dems demand an end of leasehold for good." www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...

HOUSING - INFRASTRUCTURE - DOCTORS The @libdems.org.uk are calling for GP investment to be guaranteed on every new development. More information: ⬇️ www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...

HOUSING The @libdems.org.uk Housing and Communities Spokesperson, Gideon Amos: "The Government urgently needs to deliver growth and commit to building 150,000 council and social rent homes per year - but that does not have to be at nature's expense." www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...

Here's some of what I've been up to recently:

Climate change is not something to put on the back burner, it is having a real impact on our lives today. Action is needed to prevent things getting worse. Good to hear Baroness Brown from @thecccuk.bsky.social talking about adaptation. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Sanctions on Russia ought to be a one-way ratchet until the point where Russia pulls its troops out of Ukraine. When we talk about turning the screw on the Russian economy, we don't mean loosening it. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A "Marine and Green" theme for Sea Fest 2026. Well done to Louise, Tara, Coco and everyone who gave generously of their time to make Sidmouth Sea Fest a success once again.

THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS WANTED AN AMENDMENT TO THE KING'S SPEECH TO OPEN NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE EU ON FORMING A UK-EU CUSTOMS UNION Reasons: 🔶Grow our economy 🔶Strengthen our security The Conservative MP for #ExmouthandExeterEast voted against this amendment. votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...

RIGHT TO LIBERTY AND SECURITY Conservative and Reform UK Limited MPs, councillors, members and supporters want the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The only countries not in the ECHR are Russia and Belarus.

A list of every single Labour MP who voted to block a UK-EU customs union last night. Can you spot your MP?

Liberal Democrats will always fight for Proportional Representation, to make sure politics works for everyone. We may have every councillor on some councils, but we don't have every vote. Everyone's voice deserves to be heard and represented.

EXETER CITY COUNCIL Residents in #Pinhoe, #StLoyes & #Topsham might find this article informative. Our 5 Lib Dems cllrs on @exetercouncil.bsky.social will be holding the new administration to account ensuring that they raise standards & aren't wasteful with money. eastdevonwatch.org/2026/05/21/l...

Happy Shavuot to Jewish communities celebrating in the UK and around the world. Chag Sameach!

Lib Dem MPs have called on the Government to ensure the Champions League final is broadcast for free. This year would mark the first time it hasn’t been aired for free in 34 years.

THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS BACK OUR BRITISH FARMERS The @libdems.org.uk MPs are constantly campaigning for our government to back our British farmer, strengthen our food security and keep food affordable for families. The previous Conservative and present Labour Government have let down our farmers.

DEVON LIBERAL DEMOCRATS SUPPORT OUR FARMERS The Lib Dems MP for #Honiton & #Sidmouth, Richard Foord lead a debate in support for farmers. He drew on his conversations with Devon farmers. Devon Conservative MPs didn't contribute to this debate. Info:⬇️ eastdevonwatch.org/2026/05/06/r...

GOOD FOOD BILL The @libdems.org.uk spokesperson for Rural Affairs and MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, Sarah Dyke has explained the importance of a Good Food Bill. She comes from a farming family. www.libdemvoice.org/improving-ou...

FOOD SECURITY PLAN The @libdems.org.uk have been urging the Government to fundamentally change its political approach to farming and recognise it as a vital lifeline for the nation's food security. More information: ⬇️ www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...

FOOD AND FARMING All of our 72 Liberal Democrats MPs have been proactive in supporting UK farmers. The @libdems.org.uk were the first political party to oppose the unfair family farm tax that Labour introduced in their budget over a year ago. See article: ⬇️ www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...

EXMOUTH WINS TOP BEACH We're delighted that #Exmouth has won this award as it affects our hospitality & tourism. The Lib Dems MPs, cllrs, members & supporters are determined that South West Water cleans up their act. It's important to win the Blue Flag award. www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/2612327...

END SEWAGE POLLUTION The @libdems.org.uk 72 MPs, councillors, member & supporters are committed to ending the sewage scandal. We want: 🔶Profits reinvested into infrastructure & maintenance 🔶Clear reporting of sewage spills 🔶Clean Water Authority 🔶Affordable water rates for low income families

EXMOUTH RECEIVES BLUE FLAG AWARD & BUDLEIGH SALTERTON RECEIVES SEASIDE AWARD The Lib Dems Cllr Geoff Jung, EDDC portfolio holder for environment – operations: "These awards reflect the hard work that goes into keeping our beaches clean, safe and welcoming." www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/2612363...

POLLUTION IN OUR RIVERS AND SEA Residents in #BudleighSalterton, #ExmouthandExeterEast & across #EastDevon might find this article informative. The @libdems.org.uk MP for #Honiton & #Sidmouth is fully involved. Meanwhile the Tory MP for #Exmouth & #Exeter East... eastdevonwatch.org/2026/05/21/t...

THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS ARE PROACTIVE IN STOPPING SEWAGE DUMPING The outstanding @libdems.org.uk MP for #Honiton & #Sidmouth, Richard Foord will be meeting South West Water’s new chief executive Keith Haslett to discuss water pollution in our sea and rivers. www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/2611727...

THE REVOLVING DOOR BETWEEN WATER COMPANIES, REGULATORS & GOVERNMENT HAS TO COME TO AN END The former Tory MP for #EastDevon was a candidate in #Honiton & #Sidmouth constituency but wasn't elected. He's now the Director of Corporate Affairs for Pennon Group (SWW).⬇️ eastdevonwatch.org/2025/04/07/b...

Yesterday, an Environment Agency "no-swim notice" for Sidmouth landed on my desk. Just in time for the bank holiday weekend; sewage pollution needs to end. But what excellent events last weekend to highlight the impact of sewage on rivers and seas. www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/2611727...

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS NATIONALLY AND LOCALLY ARE LEADING THE WAY TO BRING AN END TO SEWAGE DUMPING Our 72 @libdems.org.uk MPs, Lib Dems councillors & members are working hard to end sewage dumping. Residents in #ExmouthandExeterEast will find this article informative. www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...

Tonight for the first time a Europa League final will only be on tv behind a paywall - this simply cannot be allowed to happen a week on Saturday for the Champions League final. Anna Sabine, along with 39 other Lib Dem MPs, has written to Lisa Nandy 👇

are protected as free-to-air events for the future, so future generations can enjoy these moments as generations before them did.

We urge you both to work together to protect the accessibility of our national sport and ensure that no fan is left behind. We look forward to your urgent, joint response on how you intend to resolve this matter for the benefit of the British public.

Labours leadership wannabes should drop their red-lines over a closer relationship with Europe and back our plan, beginning with a UK-EU customs union to turbocharge our economy. Tonight's vote on our amendment is the perfect chance.

WATER BILL With the government's new water bill heading into parliament, the @libdems.org.uk 72 MPs will be leading the way to force a total overhaul of the water industry. 🔶Profits reinvested into infrastructure & maintenance. 🔶Clear reporting of sewage spills 🔶Clean Water Authority

SIDMOUTH ANTI-SEWAGE CAMPAIGNERS TAKE PART IN PROTEST Organiser, Robin Goodman: "We're standing in solidarity with our friends in Otter Valley where they’re struggling with pollution in the River Otter." [Budleigh lost its Blue Flag Beach status in 2025.] eastdevonwatch.org/2026/05/20/s...

PADDLE OUT PROTEST Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton surfer, @libdems.org.uk District councillor for #Halsdon ward participated in this event on Saturday: "We want the water to be clean for everyone's sake and the sake of our environment, and wildlife. Water companies must be held to account."