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Starmer must condemn Trump’s illegal actions in Venezuela

🧵 Yesterday, we learned that the brilliant Arthur Rank Hospice in South Cambridgeshire is facing a crisis due to a £829,000 funding cut. The reduction would close 9 of the 23 palliative care beds, representing a massive 40% decrease in capacity.

Why are there so many roadworks in Cambridgeshire? Lib Dem Highways & Transport chair Cllr Alex Beckett explains—and offers a way to make them quicker and more efficient. substack.com/home/post/p-16…

A great initiative connecting council suppliers with local community groups in need of support. cambridgeshire.gov.uk/news/kier-plac…

Nothing will stop County Councillor Edna Murphy (Lib Dem, Bar Hill) from attending the meeting of the Fire Authority today!

Parts of A14 still like a desert after trees die bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Massive congratulations to all involved @CambsCC in being ranked not only one of the top county councils for climate action, but also one of the most improved. Fantastic news. cambridgeshire.gov.uk/news/cambridge…

Will the new Mayor proceed with bus franchising? It’s vital to halt the decline of bus services (Fenland is second worst in the country for loss of buses.) How will it be paid for without raising the Mayor’s precept? It could help address @cambscc school transport needs. [6/6]

We discussed the legacy left by National Highways after the A14 project—dead trees, the poor condition of the A1307 and nearby bridleway, settlement of the Bar Hill embankment, and landlocked buildings. A group of councillors and officers now monitors schemes like this. [5/6]

Highways & Transport Committee @cambscc today, with Cllr Alex Beckett (Cambridge) in the chair and new councillor Robin Wyatt (St Neots) as vice-chair. A full house of councillors, and some important items up for discussion. [1/6]

Cambridgeshire County Council—now under Lib Dem leadership.

The Council is debating the motion on international collaboration brought by Cllr van de Ven @susanvandeven. Here is Cllr Maria King's @kingkoroleva

The impact of Government's u-turn on funding air quality monitoring may bring devastating consequences. Council leader Lucy Nethsingha has moved a motion to address the implication of this policy change. #airquality

An important and necessary debate on 20mph zones in full flow at the Full Council @CambsCC The debate was opened by Cllr Piers Coutts

Cross-party support and moving personal stories to support Cllr Geoffrey Seeff's @GSeeff motion for a public health campaign to raise awareness of risks to allergy sufferers. Reliable allergens information saves lives. #owenslaw

Cllr @alexbeckett motion to @CambsCC supported by the Full Council today #ai #DigitalInclusion