By-ELECTION IN HARLOW COMMON 

James Rideout is the Liberal Democrat candidate for the council by-election in Harlow Common on 12 June. The by-election is caused by the sad death of former councillor Greg Peck. Greg was completely committed to Harlow Common and as Harlow Common's new councillor James has pledged to continue that commitment.

Read more about James Rideout's campaign

Contact James Rideout's campaign HQ on 01279 445555, or by email to contact@harlow.libdems.org

If you would like to vote by post on the 12th June, please call the Council on 01279 446611 and ask for a Postal Vote application form - which you must return to them by 28 May. Or you can download the form from About My Vote.

HARLOW COUNCIL ELECTIONS: LIB DEMS GAIN TWO SEATS IN LABOUR MELTDOWN 

Harlow's Liberal Democrats gained two seats from Labour in the council elections on 1 May. Manny Doku won in Bush Fair, increasing the Liberal Democrat majority there to over 200. And Nick Macy returns to the council in Mark Hall, unseating Labour's Sean Folan and again increasing the Lib Dem majority.

Labour, who were defending four seats this year, came away with nothing - leaving them in third place on the council with only six seats,their smallest ever group in the town. Harlow Liberal Democrat leader Chris Millington said: "This is a spectacular meltdown by the Labour party, reducing them to last place on the council and demonstrating just how badly Labour has let down local people."

The Conservatives, with 18 seats - including gains in Little Parndon & Hare Street, Netteswell, Staple Tye and Toddbrook - now have outright control of Harlow Council. The Liberal Democrats, with eight councillors, are now the official opposition. Cllr Millington said: "We intend to be a vociferous opposition and will hold the Conservative council vigorously to account."

Full results are available on Harlow Council's web site.

CAMPAIGNS

Axe the council tax

Find out about a fairer way to pay for local services.

Make my vote count

Labour won only a third of the votes - but a majority of 66 seats in Parliament. It's time for a fairer system.

Scrap tuition fees and top-up fees

Liberal Democrats are campaigning to axe tuition fees and against Labour's plans for top up fees.

No to ID Cards

We opposed ID cards during the election. We said the predicted cost of £3 billion should be spent on more police. But already the cost has doubled to £6 billion - and according to the London School of Economics it may be as high as £18 billion!

Harlow Council meetings

Check here for up and coming Harlow Council meetings. Copies of committee agendas and papers can also be downloaded from the council's web site.

HARLOW'S WORST POTHOLE - TELL US ABOUT IT!

Liberal Democrats in Harlow are asking YOU to find the worst pothole in the town, after Conservative councillors slashed repairs standards to local roads. Think you know where Harlow's worst pothole is? Let us know!

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