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Amy Kitcher and the Merthyr Tydfil Liberal Democrats - On Your Side

The Merthyr Tydfil Liberal Democrats are committed to making our valley communities better places to live and expanding opportunities for every resident. That commitment is reflected in our manifesto, which emphasizes economic growth, safer streets, cleaner environment and open, honest and accountable governance.

Parliamentary Spokesperson Amy Kitcher

Our Parliamentary Spokesperson Amy Kitcher is just one of the Lib Dem team standing up for Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Lib Dems believe in empowering individuals to bring about the changes that our area needs. We believe in giving our communities the skills and confidence to make decisions for themselves.

We want to protect our local services like public transport, Post Offices, schools and hospital. We are campaigning to make Merthyr Tydfil a cleaner, greener, safer place to live for everyone. We are working hard to make the council more transparent and accountable to local people too.

It is clear that the Liberal Democrats are the only challengers to Labour in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. We are the only political group that are debating fresh ideas, that have a positive progressive vision for our area. We're the only party listening to what you have to say.

By working together, we believe we can create a better Merthyr Tydfil. Why not join us?"


Council set for climb down on car park charge New!

Fri 3rd Jul 2009

Merthyr Council looks set to climb down on plans to introduce a charge on the High Street Car park. The car park - which serves the shops near the fountain - is currently free for up to half an hour, but the council passed plans in February to introduce a 20p charges. Merthyr Lib Dems worked with local shopkeepers to campaign against the charge.

Local Lib Dems collecting petition signatures (photography: Kevin O'Connor)

Lib Dems reject sixth form closure

Tue 30th Jun 2009

Merthyr Tydfil Liberal Democrats have voted against plans to close local sixth forms. The plan was pushed through by Labour and Independent councillors, despite a potential £20m hole in the funding.

Better Support for Businesses Needed

Thu 25th Jun 2009

The council's new business rate relief scheme could be far more ambitious. Local Lib Dems called for the scheme to be increased to help more struggling local businesses, after the council committed just £2,000 to help keep people in their jobs.

Amy Kitcher calls to end 'Victorian Gentleman's Club' culture in Parliament

Mon 22nd Jun 2009

Local Lib Dem campaigner, Amy Kitcher, has called for the new speaker of the House of Commons to change the culture of Parliament.

Amy Kitcher being interviewed by BBC Radio Wales (photography: Kevin O'Connor)

Merthyr Lib Dems welcome publication of councillor expenses

Thu 18th Jun 2009

Merthyr Tydfil Liberal Democrats have welcomed the publication of councillors annual expense claims.

Merthyr's young bearing the brunt of UK recession

Wed 3rd Jun 2009

Councillor Bob Griffin, Merthyr Lib Dem Economic Development spokesperson, has commented on the news that one in six young people in Merthyr are claiming Jobseeker's Allowance

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Lib Dems vote against pay rise for second year in a row

Thu 28th May 2009

Lib Dem councillors in Merthyr Tydfil have voted against plans to give councillors in the borough a 2.5% pay rise for the second year in a row.

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Lib Dems present massive parking petition to Merthyr Council

Wed 27th May 2009

Councillors Amy Kitcher and Bob Griffin have presented a petition containing 820 signatures to Full Council. The petition opposes the introduction of a new parking charge in Lower High Street car park on the grounds it will have a negative impact on the neighbouring businesses.

Lib Dems with petition against car parking charges (photography: Kevin O'Connor)

The drinks are on YOU - Lib Dems expose true cost of Mayor's hospitality

Mon 25th May 2009

In their ongoing campaign to reform the Mayor's expenses, the local Lib Dems have exposed the true cost to the taxpayer of funding free booze and food for councillors in Merthyr Tydfil.

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Merthyr and Rhymney Lib Dems complete massive survey

Wed 20th May 2009

Liberal Democrats in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney have just completed the largest survey of residents opinions ever conducted in the area. Over 25,000 questionnaires have been distributed to homes right across our community - and the results are flooding in.

Residents Survey (photography: Kevin O'Connor)

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