Stevenage Liberal Democrats

19/06/2026

Team work makes the dream work! 🙌

It was lovely to catch up with Cllr Julie Ashley-Wren today.

Julie has represented Chells since 2021 and has been incredibly kind, welcoming and generous with her time as I’ve settled into my new role as a councillor. We spent time discussing historic casework, council processes and some of the issues affecting residents across Chells.

It was also great to spend some time working from the new Frequency café opposite the council offices. It’s a fantastic addition to the town centre and a lovely place to meet, work and catch up.

I’m also pleased to say I’ve helped Julie set up a Facebook account, giving residents another way to get in touch and stay updated on her work in the community.

We have lots of ideas and plans to work on together in the months ahead, particularly around the upcoming 80th anniversary celebrations, as well as continuing to support residents and champion improvements for Chells and Stevenage.

Thank you, Julie, for all your help and support. I look forward to working together on many exciting projects for our community.

11/06/2026

🚆 Train fares up. Fuel prices up. Bus fares still too high.

Even as rail services return to public ownership, people in Stevenage still aren’t seeing lower fares and the cost of getting around keeps rising.

The Government is set to pocket an extra £2 billion from rising transport costs. That’s not fair.

The Liberal Democrats are calling for:
• A 10p cut to fuel duty
• £1 bus fares 🚌
• 10% off rail fares
• Lower EV charging costs

If you agree it’s time to cut the cost of transport, sign our petition: https://www.libdems.org.uk/moving

09/06/2026

🔶 It’s been a little quiet from us recently as we’ve been settling into the new council term, with training, committee work and some new roles across our team. But first, thank you.

Thank you to everyone in Chells and Manor and across Stevenage who put their trust in us at the local elections. We’re proud to represent you and are getting stuck into the work that matters to local people.

If you have a local issue, concern or question, please do come along for a chat at our monthly surgery. Cllr Andy McGuinness, Leader of the Stevenage Liberal Democrat Group, and newly appointed Cllr Jaysica Marvell will be there to listen and help where we can.

📍 Chells Ward Surgery
🗓 This Thursday, 11th June
🕖 7pm to 8pm
📍 Chells Manor Community Centre

If you can’t make Thursday, some of our team will also be at Stevenage Day on Sunday, selling second-hand books and chatting with residents, so please pop by and say hello.

Thank you again for your support. We’re here to listen, work hard and stand up for our community.

09/05/2026

05/05/2026

🚪 Rain or shine, we’ve been out on the doorstep, listening and learning from our community.

Over the past few months, we’ve had hundreds of conversations with residents across our neighbourhoods. The message is simple. People want to be heard and they want councillors who show up and take action.

You might have seen our leaflets, but everything you see on here is powered by our team. The videos, the posts, the replies, all done by local volunteers giving their time because they care about this community.

We don’t just appear at election time. We’re here, putting in the legwork, hearing your concerns and working on practical solutions that make a difference.

Because you deserve representatives who don’t just talk a good game, but actually get stuck in.

🔶 Out listening
🔶 Working hard
🔶 On your side

04/05/2026

🏗️ What’s really happening with the Oval in Martins Wood?

Jill Brinkworth has been getting answers from the council on behalf of residents and she’s been assured the new shopping area will be ready before the current shops are demolished.

But with no clear timeline on when the overall project will be finished, it’s understandable that people still have questions.

You deserve clarity, not confusion.

Jill will keep pushing for proper updates, firm timelines, and transparency every step of the way so residents aren’t left in the dark.

🔶 Asking the questions that matter.🔶

Standing up for Martins Wood.

01/05/2026

Strong voice. Real advocacy. Better services.

Emma Fielding is standing for Woodfield.

Using her experience in the criminal justice system to stand up for you.

🗳️ Back Emma in this election
🔶 Vote Liberal Democrat

30/04/2026

Fix the basics.
Stand up for residents.
Get things sorted.

Peter Wilkins for Manor 🗳️
🔶 Liberal Democrat

29/04/2026

HERTFORDSHIRE'S SEND IMPROVEMENT NOTICE HAS BEEN LIFTED

Within one year of the Lib Dem team taking control of Hertfordshire County Council, the government has announced that the SEND Improvement Notice has been lifted.

When the Lib Dem team took control last year, improving SEND services was one of their top priorities.

This is welcome recognition by the government that Hertfordshire has made a lot of progress.

The Lib Dems will keep campaigning for the government to fix the broken funding formula which penalises Hertfordshire and to fix the SEND system for the long term.

29/04/2026

🔶 Fairness. Justice. Community.

That’s what Riad stands for—and it’s what our community deserves.

🔶 Because it’s not right when people feel overlooked or unheard. And we don’t just talk about change—we work together to make it happen.

🔶 Strong communities are built when everyone is treated fairly, voices are listened to, and people look out for one another.

💬 What does fairness in your community look like to you?